Christianity - Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice

Question 1

Explain what is meant by social justice.

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Question 2

List 3 reasons why it is necessary to have human rights.

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Question 3

Why was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) created in 1948?

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Question 4

Give 5 examples of rights contained in the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

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Question 5

The UDHR states that along with rights, we have the responsibility to respect the rights of others. List the responsibilities that accompany freedom of speech and religious expression.

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Question 6

List 5 Christian teachings on human rights.

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Question 7

Give 3 examples of famous Christians who have campaigned for social justice.

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Question 8

Give 3 quotes that show that Christians should believe in equality of all people

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Question 9

Give 4 pieces of evidence that show Christian prejudice and discrimination against women.

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Question 10

Give 4 pieces of evidence that show Christianity is not prejudiced / discriminatory towards women.

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Question 11

List 3 Bible quotes that seem to condemn homosexuality.

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Question 12

List 2 reasons why Christians should not condemn homosexuality.

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Question 13

Explain two religious beliefs about the status and treatment of homosexuals.

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Question 14

Explain tow contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about the status of women in religion.

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Question 15

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about the right of freedom of belief.

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Question 16

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about the right of freedom of religious expression.

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Question 17

Give 3 bible quotes that oppose racism.

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Question 18

Explain how the core Christian beliefs in justice adn equality mean that they should oppose prejudice and discrimination.

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Question 19

Give 2 example of Christian groups that have supported racism.

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Question 20

Give 2 famous Christians who have opposed racism.

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Question 21

Give 2 examples of where positive discrimination could be seen as necessary.

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Question 22

Give 2 famous Christians who have opposed racism.

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Question 23

Give 2 examples of where positive discrimination could be seen as necessary.

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Question 24

Give 2 disadvantages of positive discrimination.

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Question 25

Explain two religious beliefs about racial prejudice and discrimination.

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Question 26

Give two Christian teachings that show that wealth is a gift/reward from God.

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Question 27

What is a tithe?

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Question 28

Explain two religious beliefs about the right attitude to wealth.

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Question 29

Explain tow religious beliefs about the responsibilities of wealth.

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Question 30

Explain two similar religious beliefs about the right use of wealth.

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Question 31

Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about the right use of wealth.

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