Human rights and Social Justice

Question 1

Human dignity

Answer 1

• This is treating all humans with respect regardless of race, sex, gender…
• For religious believers it is reflected in the sanctity of life
• Everyone was made by God so we should care for his creations
• Christians would aim for people to have access to human rights, AGAPE
• Muslims would aim for the implementation of human rights due to the Ummah and in the 5 pillars Zakah suggests there is a duty to help those in need
• Religious believer disagree with any form of discrimination

Question 2

Social Justice

Answer 2

• It involves governments and agencies working together
• Helps developing countries to make less a difference between rich and poor
• Challenging injustice

Question 3

What do Humanists believe about Human rights and social justice?

Answer 3

• They seek to live good lives without religion
• Uses reason and respect for others when making moral decisions
• Respect for all humans
• Support freedom belief, as well as tolerance for all beliefs
• They oppose racism, sexism, persecution…
• It relies on individuals creating a fair society

Question 4

What do Christians believe about human rights and social justice?

Answer 4

• All humans are made in the image of God so all humans have value and worth
• Jesus showed in his actions his love (AGAPE - unconditional love)
• Pope Francis refers to helping the homeless
• The sanctity of life applies to all humans
• The golden rule is a core belief in Christianity
• Liberation Theology- which is based on teachings of Jesus
  
  • it is right to stand up against governments that oppress people, abuse to power
    IMPACT - CHRISTIANS WOULD TAKE PART IN PEACEFUL PROTESTS

Question 5

What do Muslims believe about human rights and social justice?

Answer 5

• It is obliged to oppose injustice and oppression
• Qur’an refers to uniqueness of humans (5:32-sanctity)
• Allah created all life so it should be respected
• The Ummah is worldwide, not just local - bond between Muslims
• Muslims give Sadaqah and Zakah
• Complete Sawm to understand experiences
• Muslims should behave according to Islamic law
• They should oppose inequalities

Question 6

CHRISTIANITY - SOURCE OF WISDOM ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Answer 6

“let us make mankind in our own image.” - GENESIS 1:26

Question 6

CHRISTIANITY - THE GOLDEN RULE

Answer 6

“treat others how you want to be treated.”

Question 7

ISLAM - SOURCE OF WISDOM ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Answer 7

“whoever kills a soul unless for a soul…And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely.” - QUR’AN 5:32
- helping those in need helps the whole world by passing on message of peace and Ummah