Equality Flashcards
(13 cards)
what does racism mean?
discriminating against someone because of their race
what does the term ‘sexism’ mean?
discriminating against someone because of their gender
what does the term ‘equality’ mean?
treating people in the same way as your treat others.
what is meant by the term ‘prejudice’?
prejudging someone without good reason
what is meant by term ‘reconciliation’?
Bringing opposing people or groups back together again
what is meant by the term ‘discrimination’?
unfair treatment based on prejudice
what is meant by the term ‘apartheid’?
A political system in south Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s that separated the different people living there and gave privileges to those of the European origin.
what is meant by the term ‘ecumenism’?
The idea that all Christian groups should be united together
what is meant by the term ‘evangelism’?
sharing beliefs and trying to persuade others to follow them.
what is meant by the term ‘missionaries’?
people who are sent to another country by a church to spread its faith or to do social and medical work
what is meant by the term’ proselytising’?
To try convert somebody to a religious faith
what is meant by the term ‘forgiveness’?
the act of excusing a sin or wrongdoing.
where would Christians find teachings about equality?
the Bible
