Equality

Question 1

8 marker : explore religious approaches to equality
3 points + extra if needed

Answer 1

1. Imago Dei - genesis states god created mankind in his own image, equal and sacred, underpins idea of equal dignity and worth.
2. Love your neighbour - bible states ‘love thy neighbour as thyself’ promotes equality, forms the basis of many social justice movements.

3.Christian work for equality - Martin Luther
king, christian minister, used jesus’ teachings in his fight, many churches now promote, reflects belief in equal spiritual value.

4. However, eve made from adams rib, some still believe in outdated gender rights.

Question 2

8 marker : explore the contribution of one leading figure in the fight for equality
3 points

Answer 2

Martin Luther King Jr
1. Background - christian minister, believes in agape, influenced by jesus’ teachings and imago dei, believe in a non-violence approach

2. leadership - march on washington 250000 people- led to civil rights act, following rosa parks acts (1955) led a boycott of buses- led to no transport segregation.
3. inspires modern christian movements for equality.

Question 3

12 marker : assess the work of one significant figure in the campaign for equality
3 points
+ conclusion

Answer 3

Martin Luther King Jr
Christian minister, work influenced by christian teachings
1. Background - christian minister, believes in agape, influenced by jesus’ teachings and imago dei, believe in a non-violence approach
value - christian values gave his argument authority and attracted support
-appealed to both religious an secular

2 Leadership - march on washington 250000 people- led to civil rights act, following rosa parks acts (1955) led a boycott of buses- led to no transport segregation
value - peaceful yet powerful methods led to public support and sympathy
-inspired future generations

3. Limitations
   - some critics say the non-violence led to slowed change
   - main focus on racial equality in us - non global
   no focus on other equality

Question 4

12 marker : assess the strengths of religious approaches to equality
3 points + concl

Answer 4

1. Biblical foundation
   - genesis, all humans are created in gods image (imago dei)
   -every person has inherent value
   strength - provides universal basis, everyone has spiritual worth
   - encourages Christians to treat all equally with respect
2. Christian love (agape)
   - agape is central to teachings ‘ love thy neighnour’
   - many fought on this basis- martin luther king
   strength - motivates action, not just belief fight for change
   - faith can lead to positive change
3. Limitations
   - various parts of bible and church history used to justify inequality
   i.e some denominations (roman catholic) do not allow women preists
   assess - bible can be used to both promote and restrict equality.