Religion And Equality Flashcards
What does the bible say about equality
That everyone was made by God, that God loves everyone unconditionally no matter race or gender, that Christians should be concerned about the welfare of others, everyone is of equal value to God
What is an example in the bible against racism
The Good Samaritan
What does the Church of England believe about women
That they can take part in preaching and pastoral care, that they can be bishops and vicars however some don’t agree with women taking over a parish
What is the Roman Catholic view on women
Women can’t be priests, they are apart of the church community, men and women are different, Jesus’ disciples were men so men are greater, God chose to come to earth as a man, on,y men should say words spoken by Jesus at mass
What do other denominations believe about gender
That both genders are equal, that both men and women can become ministers
What is the ecumenical movement
A movement encouraging different denominations of Christianity to forget their differences and worship together
What are topics which Christian denominations disagree on
The authority of the pope, the ordination of women and the Eucharist (whether communion is just symbolic)
What does the bible teach about forgiveness
That we should always forgive others
What is self esteem
How much you value yourself as a person
