unit 4.2 Flashcards
What is Modern Day Slavery?
The recruitment and movement of people through the use of force and abusing the vulnerable for the use of exploitation
What is MDS a challenge to?
MDS is a challenge to the theology and ethics of the SDA community.
SDA hold the belief that humanity was created in the image of God, therefore every person has inherent equality and should be treated with dignity.
In order to maintain identity and integrity of the SDA church, the denomination is compelled to respond in a way that reflects the authenticity of the church.
SDA stance against MDS is?
SDA take the stance that MDS is an issue of the sanctity of human life.
SDA took a principle stance that MDS is a moral concern that degrades the dignity and freedom of people
What is the response of SDA church to MDS?
SDA set up charity organisations specialising in slavery and the injustice towards underprivileged people
MDS impact on the theology of SDA?
SDA hold the belief that humans are provided with free will as we are made in the image of God
This challenges the identity and beliefs of the RT that human life is sacred
Genesis 1:27, Fundamental belief 7
MDS impact on the ethics of SDA?
The moral commands tell humanity to treat each other the way we want to be treated and overview of the ten commandments guiding adherents actions towards each other
Freedom is recognised by the SDA that God has given humanity free will. Denial of this right is an unethical, moral issue that challenges the ethical teachings of SDA church
Matthew 7 - Golden Rule
How is Social Structure included in the response to MDS?
The General conference has joined collation of non-profit groups dedicated to fighting MDS (3AN, Asian Aid, ADRA)
How is Text included in the response to MDS?
1 Corinthians 7:23 “you were bought at a price, do not become slaves of human beings”
How is Rituals included in the response to MDS?
SDA are called to participate in the ritual of prayer - to pray for the victims of slavery and use them to help others
How is SPTA included in the response to MDS?
S - prayer rooms
P - meet in churches
T - sabbath
How is Ethics included in the response to MDS?
Enforcement of the 10 commandments - 6th commandment “Thou shall not murder”
SDA fundamental beliefs No. 21 - stewardship is the focus on the common good, using resources to see all humanity flourish
How is Symbols included in the response to MDS?
SDA church symbol reflects the value of SDA church
- Bible is the foundation of His word
How is Beliefs included in the response to MDS?
SDA hold the belief that humans were created in the image of God with inherent quality, value and dignity
Followers of Christ are called to help others and be a voice for those who are silenced
