World Poverty And Caring For The Poor Flashcards
causes for world poverty
natural disasters and climate
disease
war
debt
bad government and corruption
population problems
education
unfair trade
what is fair trade
A movement that ensures the disadvantaged growers or producers in the developing world get a fair price for their goods. It is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing countries.
how can individuals help poverty
Give money and items that are needed
Give time by working as a volunteer in a charity shop
Raise funds through participating in sponsored events
Become involved in campaigns
how can christian organisations help poverty
Long-term aid through projects intended to enable communities to become self-sufficient
Short-term or emergency relief
Campaigning to change attitudes in government and big businesses
Producing educational materials for schools and churches
how can christians help poverty
Some Christians practice tithing, which means they give a tenth of their surplus income to religious and charitable causes
Many Christians give up what they regard as luxuries during Lent and donate the money they would have spent on them to the poor
Christians, who cannot be actively involved because they are
ill or disabled, can pray for the poor and for the people trying to help them. Christians believe that God hears and answers their prayers
bible teachings that encourage us to help the poor
In the Old Testament, Jews are commanded to take care of the
most vulnerable members of society, and a number of practices were established to help the poor.
Go sell everything you have and give it to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven. (Mk 10:17-22)
