Religion S1 Flashcards

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Human dignity

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every person is created in Gods image and all human life is sacred.

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2
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Preferential Option for the poor

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To look at the world from the perspective of the marginalized and to work in solidarity for justice.

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Solidarity

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We are apart of one human family and we have responsibilities to help reach full potential.

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4
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Stewardship

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looking after Gods creation

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5
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Common good

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working together to improve society

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6
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Righteousness

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the quality of being morally right

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7
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equity

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fairness and justice. recognizing that we have differences and that we may need to make adjustments.

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8
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equality

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ensures equal resources and opportunities

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9
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indifference

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having no sympathy (no concerned)

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10
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social enterprise

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to make an impact not a profit

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11
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biblical prophet

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one inspired by God through the Holy Spirit to deliver a message.

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prophet

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a prophet reads the signs of the time . Knowing the fallings in society and will speak out to provided a solution . It involves sacrifices.

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13
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Who was Amos?

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a prophet of God

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14
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where was the kingdoms of Israel?

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The Northen kingdom

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15
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why wasn’t there one kigndom in Israel?

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King David sinned and did not follow gods commandments and god punished him with the result of 2 kingdoms.

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16
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What was life in the Northen Kigndom ?

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it was wealthy and there was lot of trade. There was peace with your enemies

17
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Subsidiarity

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every issue should be decided at the lowest level that involves all those who are affected

18
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Problems in the Kingdoms

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idolatry abandonment of Gods commandments

19
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social conscience

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a sense of responsibility or concern for the problems and injustices of society.

20
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How did people go against the covenant?

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When people go against the covenant it is considered idolatry. Living by the covenant is when you worship god and only god. But go against the covenant is worship other material and not living by gods ideals. Amos quote “ you trample on the poor “ is going against the covenant.

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What were social injustices that Amos spoke against?

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Amos addressed poor groups, urging God’s judgement on nations, addressing corruption and social injustice,

22
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Transgression

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sins /wrong doings

23
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hypocrisy

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the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

24
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remnant

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those who remain faithful to God.

25
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Polytheism

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believe in multiple gods/goddesses

26
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monotheism

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worship one god

27
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covenant

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solemn agreement between God and Jewish people.

28
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idolatry

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Worship of objects and materials rather than God. eg money appearance power

29
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Good Samaritan message

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No matter who someone is we should love and accept them for who they are. Love all even enemies.

30
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What did the Pope say about Homelessness?

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having shelter is a basic human right. That we should make a commitment to helping them.

31
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modern prophet

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teaches that God still communicates with mankind through prophecy.

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The book of Amos message

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He spoke out against the growing inequality between the very wealthy and the very poor. “Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land!”

33
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Biblical prophet vs Modern day prophet

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modern day prophets go with the modern day ethics and go against the covenant. Biblical prophet address all past and present.

34
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white rose group

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The White Rose was founded in 1942 The members were united against Nazi policies the wrote about the German people to take action to stop injustice and genocide.