Contemporary Issues Flashcards

Question

Explain what Christians might learn from the Parable of the Good Samaritan

Answer 1

Do not judge by appearance /by status / by reputation all capable of rising above motives of resentment and revenge be ready to help others/love enemies neighbour is anyone in need.

Answer 2

- All human life is sacred and any form of discrimination is immoral - Amos was an OT prophet of social justice who fought against the exploitation of poor people - let justice flow like a stream - In the NT the parable of the good Samaritan and Jesus mixes with outcasts/sinners

Answer 3

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland requests that everyone should “become more socially inclusive”

Answer 4

The Catholic Church, led by Pope Francis believe that people from other faiths and none must always be respected because “all stem from the one stock which God created.”

Answer 5

Methodists urge their congregation to “be open to the diversity and enrichment that can come from different cultures.”

Answer 6

Finally, the Church of Ireland states that we must “challenge racism and discrimination.”

Answer 7

Lack the resources to access the same type of diet, activities, living conditions and facilities that are normal in the societies to which they belong. (End Child Poverty)

Answer 8

- It works for social justice and the creation of a more just and caring nation and alleviate the effects of poverty - They provide social housing, operate holiday homes, members also visit the sick, lonely or imprisoned. - They also visit people at home, in hospitals, in prisons and provide day care services for elderly. - They also work with schools/colleges to bring awareness.

Answer 9

St Vincent de Paul Children in Crossfire Trocaire

Answer 10

Irish word for mercy; established by Irish Bishop in 1973   This Catholic organisation believes in dignity and respect for all human beings. Trocaire believes that the world’s resources should be shared equally by all people regardless of race, nationality or religion. Trócaire supports both long-term development projects and much needed shot-term emergency relief in countries across the globe.

Answer 11

1. Educational Awareness, justice and advocacy 2. Short-term aid (emergency relief) 3. Long-term aid (development aid)

Answer 12

End up in prison Suffer ill health Die prematurely Follow a poor diet Do badly in school and not go on to higher education Be unemployed.

Answer 13

They both seek to educate people in richer countries and prevent the causes of poverty – leaflets, posters, books, videos and the internet. Fund raising in schools, churches and community groups is an important element of their work – each year they respond to new on going emergencies.

Answer 14

- Weather - Illness and Disease - Lack of education

Answer 15

- Extreme weather like excess rainfall or droughts ruins crops which is many people's livelihood - Ethiopia had 15 droughts between 1978 and 1988 causing 1 million deaths - Countries cannot afford to pay in advance and don;'t have access to media to give details about oncoming weather

Answer 16

- Many poor countries do not have access to adequate vaccination programmes or medical care - If the main earner in a family gets sick there is a huge loss of income - Sick may need cared for meaning relatives may have to give up work/education restricting opportunities

Answer 17

- Children ay have to work instead of being able to attend school - Means children don't have basic literacy and numeracy skills that allows them to do things like reading instructions on a medicine bottle

Answer 18

The Fairtrade Mark is a registered certification label for products sourced from producers in developing countries.

Answer 19

Intended to support the sustainable development of small producer organisations and agricultural workers in developing countries. People are encouraged to buy products which adhere to the principles of fairtrade. Producers and workers should have better rights and an opportunity to live dignified productive lives.

Answer 20

* He praises people who are merciful and in the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, he teaches about the importance of helping those in need. Those people who buy Fairtrade goods are following his teaching, as they are helping the very poor by supporting Fairtrade. * Supporters can be confident that children will not have been forced to work to produce Fairtrade goods and moreover the conditions under which Fairtrade goods are produced are acceptable. * Fairtrade for poor countries is essential for economic growth which in turn leads to justice, better education, health care and improved infrastructure.

Answer 21

Whilst in theory 150 countries who are members of the World Trade Organisation are equal in terms of voting rights, it is the rich countries who dominate because of their greater bargaining power. Rules at World Trade Organisation conferences are drawn up to benefit the rich countries and not poor countries.

Answer 22

Jesus teaches there is a heaven and hell, where you go depends on your behaviour towards others. The sheep enter heaven as they help the thirsty, starved and sick and bring joy to their lives to be rewarded but the goats did none of this and go to hell.

Answer 23

A condition characterised by severe deprivation of basic human needs including food , safe water, shelter and education.

Answer 24

The condition in which people lack the minimum income needed to maintain the average standard of living in the society they live.

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