Relgion EXAM

Question 1

Explain what the term ‘justice’ refers to:

Answer 1

The term justice refers to treating people with equality and fairness, with compassion, forgiveness and mercy for all people.

Question 2

What does the word compassion mean?

Answer 2

The word compassion means showing concern and being sympathetic towards others misfortunes.

Question 3

We have looked in class at the ‘Two Feet’ of Justice and Charity. In the space below explain:

Answer 3

Social Justice – Removes the root cause and improves structures.
Charitable works – Meet basic needs and aids individuals.

Question 4

Define what ‘sin’ means and provide examples of 3 sins:

Answer 4

A sin is an immoral act considered to be a transgression against Gods Law.

Question 5

How many people in the world today suffer from malnutrition?

Answer 5

1 Billion

Question 6

Each day, how many lives around the world are claimed by poverty and hunger?

Answer 6

25,000

Question 7

What percentage of food is wasted by Australians each year?

Answer 7

25%

Question 8

What is the biggest single cause of hunger throughout the globe?

Answer 8

Poverty

Question 9

How long can the average person live without food (in weeks)?

Answer 9

4-6 weeks

Question 10

How many kilojoules each day does the average adult need to consume?

Answer 10

8,700 kj

Question 11

What percentage of the poor’s income is spent on food?

Answer 11

50- 70%

Question 12

2.6 billion people in the world survive on how much money each day?

Answer 12

$2 or less a day

Question 13

Every three and a half seconds, how many people die?

Answer 13

1 person

Question 14

Is there enough food grown each year to feed the world’s population?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

God is often described as being a God of mercy. We are also asked to show mercy to one another. What does this mean?

Answer 15

This means being selfless.

Question 16

disciple is …..(complete this sentence)

Answer 16

A disciple is someone who follows in Jesuses footsteps.

Question 17

Who are Refugees (Definition)?

Answer 17

Someone who is forced to leave their country because of fear of persecution base on relgion, political views…..

Question 18

What types of hardships do they endure?

Answer 18

They do not have family on the journey with them, They don’t speak the langue of the country, They are traveling in the dark at night, and they are scarred that they are going to be shot by a machete.

Question 19

Why do they leave their homes?

Answer 19

They have to leave their homes because of their religion and political views.

Question 20

Statistics and Percentages…

Answer 20

16.7 million Refugees in the world. 1.2 million Assail seekers. 3.3 million People have nowhere to go.50% are under the age of 18.

Question 21

If someone shows fortitude- what are they showing? Elaborate and explain this word:

Answer 21

Showing courage and persistence when there is pain.

Question 22

Participation
All …….have a right to Participate in all aspects of society. For example, economic (businesses etc), political and ……..aspects. It is a fundamental demand of justice and requirement for human dignity that all people be assured a ….. level of participation in the community.

Answer 22

People, cultural, fair

Question 23

Stewardship of Creation
The goods of the …… (for example trees, water, etc) are gifts from God, and they are intended by God for the use of everyone. These goods must be therefore treated with …….

Answer 23

earth, respect

Question 24

Role of Government
All people have a ….. and a responsibility to participate in political institutions so that government can achieve its proper ……. for the …….. of all in the community.

Answer 24

right, goals, good

Question 25

Promotion of Peace
Pope John Paul II stated: “Peace is not just the ….. of war. It involves …… respect and confidence ……. peoples and nations. It involves collaborations and binding ……….”

Answer 25

absence, mutual, between, agreemnets