Is it fair?

Question 1

What is another word for fairness?

Answer 1

Justice.

Question 2

What is another word for unfairness?

Answer 2

Injustice.

Question 3

A word that means:

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. OR

a person or organisation having political or administrative power and control.

Answer 3

Authority

Question 4

Words that means non-violent actions, eg a peaceful march, or refuse to pay taxes, to highlight an issue or injustice.

Answer 4

Civil Disobedience.

Question 5

Who is associated with civil disobedience?

Answer 5

Gandhi (1869 - 1948)

Question 6

What word means judging someone before you know them?

Answer 6

Prejudice

Question 7

What word means to treat people differently because of gender, race, sex, class, disability.

Answer 7

Discrimination

Question 8

What word means discriminating against someone because of the race or skin colour?

Answer 8

Racism

Question 9

What words mean discriminating on gender?

Answer 9

Sex discrimination

Question 10

A word that describes a situation where people are given fair opportunities, not necessarily the same. (eg extra exam time for autism)

Answer 10

Equality.

Question 11

A word that is used to describe a persons uniqueness and individuality; a persons view of themselves.

Answer 11

Identity.

Question 12

Give a bible verse to justify why Christians should look after any person in need.

Answer 12

Matthew 25:34 - 40

34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Question 13

Give biblical reference to show that all people were created from one person, and therefore are all equal.

Answer 13

Acts 17:26 From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.

Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

Question 14

A bible quote to show that people are of equal worth.

Answer 14

Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Question 15

A bible quote that gives the “golden rule” for Christians.

Answer 15

John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Mark 12:31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Question 16

A bible quote that shows that chasing money can hinder a person getting to heaven.

Answer 16

Matthew 6:19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

Question 17

What is the Christian view of wealth and poverty?

Answer 17

“Love thy neighbour” and “do unto others as you would want for yourselves” mean that Christians should show concern for others. Helping others is a religious duty (does not need to be financial).

Christian teaching about wealth makes it clear that it is not wrong to be wealthy as long as you have earned your money fairly. Material wealth is not important.

Wealth should be shared with others less fortunate.

Christians should not gamble, lend money for profit or be greedy.

Question 18

What is the Hindu view of wealth and poverty?

Answer 18

A great deal of poverty in India. Hindu scriptures have laid down that a man may keep for himself what he needs but he should not hoard for himself more than he needs and therefore deprive others of what they truly need.

Rig Veda “ “One may amass wealth with hundreds of hands, but distribute it with thousands of hands.If someone keeps all that he accumulates for himself and does not give to others, the hoarded wealth will eventually be the cause of ruin”

Wealth is temporary, and attachment to worldly goods can hinder people attaining Moksha.

One of the four Hindu aims in life is artha - making wealth to support others.

Shave, a follower of Gandhi, encouraged the wealthy to give land to the poor - Bhoodan movement has redistributed four million acres of land.

Question 19

What is artha?

Answer 19

Making wealth to support others - one of the four aims of life.

Question 20

What is moksha?

Answer 20

Liberation from the cycle of birth and death

Question 21

Name an anti-discrimination parable?

Answer 21

The Good Samaritan.

Question 22

Why should Christians treat all people fairly?

Answer 22

Example of Jesus - he healed anyone, spoke to anyone, ate in the houses of people who were considered contemptible.

God created all people, therefore all should be equal.

Question 23

Name the famous Christian who fought for racial freedom and justice in the USA?

Answer 23

Martin Luther King (1929 - 1968) (famous for his “I have a dream speech). Baptist minister in Alabama. He organised non violent protests and speeches to get equal rights for black Americans. He was assassinated before it happened.

Question 24

Name a famous Hindu who fought for equal rights in a peaceful way?

Answer 24

Gandhi (1869-1948)

Question 25

What is the Hindu view of equality?

Answer 25

All people are spiritually equal.

There are different duties in life (dharma). These are the result of actions in a previous life (karma). Dharma depends on the division that you are born into.

Some Hindus believe that each person belongs to the same Varna for the whole of their life. Each Varna contains smaller groups called Jatis.

In additions, there were a fifth group, the untouchables. Not allowed to worship in temples, lived in awful conditions.

Gandhi spoke out against this, and renamed them Harijans (children of God).

In 1948 a law was passed outlawing untouchability.

Question 26

What is the Christian view on sexism?

Answer 26

Many churches now don’t find it acceptable, and allow female ministers - eg Methodists, Church of England.

The Roman Catholic church has stated that women can never be priests because:

Jesus chose men, not women, to be his disciples.

Paul wrote that women should not have authority over men.

When a priest blesses bread and wine he is emulating Jesus, Jesus was a man so no woman can do the job.

Question 27

What is the Hindu view on sexism?

Answer 27

For every god there is a goddess. Children are expected to honour their mother. Mother has the role of raising children according to tradition.

There is strong equality in the religion. Religious leaders are mostly men, and it is the duty of the son to perform rites of cremation.

Traditionally, the focus for girls was on getting married and having children, but now education and independence are seen as important.

The individual family tradition has an enormous effect on the daughters of the family.

Question 28

What could you say in a question about response to injustice? What organisations could you name?

Answer 28

Fair trade; amnesty international.

Fair Trade buys goods that don’t exploit workers and farmers.

Also mention the problem of debt - Christian Aids Jubilee 2000 campaign was to try to persuade rich countries to drop the debt of poor countries.

Amnesty International - raises awareness of breaches of human rights, especially people unlawfully imprisoned.

Christians and Hindus both speak out - non-violent protest is associated with Gandhi, but also Martin Luther King (who admired Gandhi).

Civil disobedience can include marches, letters to Mps, fasting, money collections, prayer.

Question 29

How does the media stereotype people?

Answer 29

eg Terrorists associated with Muslims, though the Qur’an denounces terrorism.

eg Religious leaders are seen as old (Pope), but church has many young people, some in leadership positions (eg Sophie and Chris)

eg Church portrayed as old, irrelevant, not relevant - but some churches reach out to the homeless, have many activities for children.

eg Church portrayed as intolerant - but many churches allow Brownies which is for any faith.

Question 30

Explain what religious believers mean by authority [2]

Answer 30

The law, or those who enforce it
The moral power behind a person’s words or actions.
The person or group which makes decisions
Right or power over others.
People with “presence” or character.

Can be used to:

support a viewpoint
taken from sacred text
give religious leader the right to lead

Question 31

Explain how having religious faith might encourage a person to be socially responsible. [4]

Answer 31

Answers must show impact of FAITH.

All religions have a view on social responsibility.
All religions teach that religious believers are accountable for their actions.
All sacred texts have reference to social responsibility
Following the example of the founder of the religion means that followers must show a sense of social responsibility.
For Christians, love your neighbour means you have to show social responsibility.

Question 32

“Discrimination is always wrong”.

Give two reasons why a religious believer might agree or disagree with this statement. [4]

Answer 32

Religious believer may believe that sexuality is a sin, or women can’t be priests - authority of sacred text.

Good Samaritan

May believe that position in life is result of previous like (karma).

Discrimination divides people
may cause hatred
based on prejudice
based on negative stereotypes
positive discrimination may help disadvantaged - eg giving jobs to the homeless, or disabled
discrimination part of human society
discrimination always been part of human existence (as and them).

Question 33

Explain from two different religious traditions the teachings about wealth. (You must state the religious tradition that you are referring to). [6]

Answer 33

Christianity:

Material wealth is not important, spiritual values are.
One should not worry about money.
Money or wealth is not to be relied on for security or meaning.
Material wealth is to be shared.
True generosity involves sacrifice
The means by which money is obtained is important, must not be unfair or illegal.
Usury (lending money for profit) and gambling not allowed (esp Methodism).

Hinduism:

There is a need to avoid actions that demonstrate greed, as this will lead to bad Karma.
‘Artha’ - gaining wealth lawfully is acceptable.
Need to fulfil one’s dharma (duty) through one’s wealth
Wealth is not wrong in itself, it is not owned, it is loaned by god
If one is wealthy one should be generous ans compassionate
The way money is obtained is important, nothing illegal.

Question 34

“If you follow a religion seriously you are less likely to be prejudiced”. Do you agree? Give reasons or evidence for your answer, showing that you have thought of more than one point of view. You must include reference to religious beliefs in your answer.

Answer 34

For:

All religions teach the value of human beings.
All religions teach universal equality
All religions regard people as equal
Religious believers should follow their religion and not the trends in society

Against:

Following a religion may lead to religious prejudice.
Incorrect interpretation of religious texts may lead to prejudice
Roles and responsibilities for men and women may be different.