Issues Of Wealth And Poverty Flashcards
How do people acquire wealth
Being paid for work especially in a high salary job for example in entertainment
Running their own business- some grow rapidly and become valuable
Inheritance from a relative who died
Criminal activity such as fraud/burglary
Gambling in various forms
How do people use their wealth
Buying material possessions for example food ,a place to live, accessories
Paying for holidays and travel
Giving to charities
Helping family and friends
Investing for future needs
What are the Christian attitudes to wealth
Teaches a person is judged not by their wealth but by their actions
Having wealth is not nessacarily good or bad but there is ethical considerations about how Christian’s gain their wealth and how it’s used
Spiritual values are most important
Many Christian’s oppose gambling particularly Methodists and quakers because it encourages greed or the love of money for its own sake
Most Christian’s believe giving to charities and those in need is an important part of their faith. Some give a tenth of their income (a tithe) to good causes
What are examples of Christian attitudes to wealth
Hebrews 13:5 “keep your life free from love of money and be content with what you have”
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus -Luke 16:19-31 the Rich man who had everything in life and paid no attention to the poverty and needs of Lazarus who sat at his gates, died
He suffered a hell in the afterlife as he had only ever thought of physical pleasure
Lazarus who had suffered physically in life went to heaven and enjoyed a new life there
What are Jesus teachings and giving to the needy
Taught wealth doesnt make people happy and can lead to greed
Money can replace God in the lives of people
Jesus told a young rich man to give up his possessions and give his money to the poor
Some members of religious orders do this and take vow of poverty
Matthew 6
What are the Muslim attitudes to wealth and poverty
Wealth is a gift from Allah-humans are caretakers of wealth and will be judged on their use of it
Muslims have a duty to support others and care for the poor
It’s important that a family’s needs are met first and that zakat is collected in surplus money
Wealth shouldn’t be used to harm others
What are Muslim attitudes on wealth or poverty (2)
Muslims are required to live according to the Quran and some occupations are forbidden
Muslims shouldn’t be money lenders. Islamic banks set up ways that people can borrow money without the bank making interest on loan
The Quran forbids gambling or gaining money by chance. Or accepting money connected with it like lottery funding
Quran 5:90 “gambling… and diving arrows are but defilement from the work of satan”
Quran 2:117
What are examples of helping in poverty in islam
Charity is important in islam and should be given through love rather than a sense of duty
Zakat- 2.5% of wealth every year for the poor and needy
Khums- Shia Muslims are expected to pay a wealth tax of 20%. The money is paid to Muslim scholars and community leaders
Zakat-ul-fitr- additional donation given at Ramadan. Allows poor to have a generous meal at the end of fasting during Eid-al-fitr
What is Christian aid
Christian aid is a Christian charity working in partnership with local organisations in over 60 countries to help those in need. Aims to stop poverty and challenges systems that favour the rich over the poor.
Educates people about causes of poverty through running campaigns and fair trade activities
Committed to being effective stewards of the planets resources
What are the actions the Christian aid takes
Organises projects to educate people
Runs campaigns and fair trade activités
Work cooperatively with faith and secular groups
Publicises examples of inequality and poverty
What is the Islamic relief
Guided by Muslim values to create a caring world
Aims to show compassion, justice and sincerity through their actions
Envisage a caring world where communities are empowered, social obligations are fulfilled and people respond as one to the suffering of others
How does the work of the Islamic relief reflects the key values of Islam
Giving support in disasters
Raising awareness of marginalised voices through the media
Recycling and selling donated clothes in the UK
Sponsoring over 30,000 orphans in one year
Signing the Red Cross code of conduct an international set of standards ok working in disaster zones
