Poverty- Page 59-60 Flashcards
What are LEDCs?
Less Economically Developed Countries
Give 3 reasons for why a country might be poor
War Debt Natural Disasters Corrupt governments Lack of natural resources Exploited by richer countries
Why do Christians want to help people in need?
Seen as putting their belief into action
Jesus helped the poor so they are following his example
What does The Parable of the Sheep and Goats say about helping others?
If you help someone else then it is like you are helping Jesus himself
What does the statement of The Parable of the Sheep and Goats suggest about the Trinity?
That the Holy Spirit is in everyone and if it is like helping Jesus then the holy Trinity is one being
Name another Parable that teaches to help people
Parable of the Good Samaritan
When was Christian Aid set up?
After WWII to deal with the refugee crisis
What is the main focus of Christian Aid?
End poverty and generate global justice by empowering the disadvantaged
