Equality Flashcards
What is agape?
Non-physical selfless love
What is Equal or Equality
Same rights or opportunities OR same worth in the eyes of God
What is prejudice?
Preconceived judgement of a person or group of people with no basis in reason or experience e.g race, religion or gender
What is discrimination?
Acting on prejudice or treating a person differently because of a preconceived judgment
What is sanctity of life?
Christian belief that all life is sacred and a gift from God
What is sexism?
Discrimination on the basis of gender
What do both Roman Catholic and Protestant Christians believe about prejudice and discrimination?
All agree that every human beings life is sacred, no matter who they are or what they’ve done. Every human being should be treated with agape equally. Therefore, prejudice and discrimination are wrong.
What is ecumenism?
The belief in unity between denominations and/or religions
What is racism?
Discrimination on the basis of race
What is evangelism?
Belief in teaching people about Jesus so they can convert to Christianity and be saved
What is exclusivism?
Belief that only Christians can be saved
What is gospel?
‘Good news’ about Jesus as Saviour
What is pluralism?
All religions are equally valid paths to salvation. Mountain analogy
What is inclusivism?
Belies that any good person can go to heaven, even if they aren’t Christian
What is missionary work?
Teaching people about Jesus, sometimes through performing practical good works e.g school building