Religion, human rights and social justice Flashcards
(16 cards)
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religious views on homosexuality
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- Orthodox Cs and Js often believe it is sinful
- liberal and reform Cs and Js often focus on the loving aspect between the couple and find it acceptable
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Religious freedom in Britain
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- government protects the freedom of religious expression
- laws forbid persecution of someone due to their faith
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Christian attitudes to religious freedom
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- encourages tolerance and harmony
- peaceful mission is accepted and encouraged
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jewish attitudes to religious freedom
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- not a missionary religion: does not set out to convert other people
- Nearly all Jews are born into the faith
- promotes peace and love amongst all people
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racism
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- both Cs and Js oppose this
- millions of Jews died due to persecution in WW2
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positive discrimination
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- helping previously discriminated against groups achieve equality
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christian views on women in religion
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- in the Bible, it shows that Paul wrote that women should not speak in the Church
- most Christians believe that this was a reflection of the times he lived in and should not be strictly adhered to today
- Catholic and Orthodox churches do not allow women to be priests : they argue that men and women are equal but have different roles
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Jewish views on women in religion
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- both men and women were made in the image of God and so have equal value and status
- however men and women often have different roles
- Orthodox: men and women sit separately, only men can be rabbis, the attendance of women at worship is voluntary but for men is mandatory
- reform: less defined gender roles inc. the role in the home and jobs, women can become a rabbi, bar/bat mitzvah is celebrated the same for boys/girls
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christian beliefs about wealth
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- a blessing from God
- comes with the danger of greed
- it is not wrong to be wealthy, however it is wrong to prioritise wealth over morality and religion
- they believe those with excess wealth should give it to the church or help the poor
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Jewish beliefs about wealth
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- a blessing from God, a reward for following his commands
- taught to focus on God and religious duties rather than wealth
- Jews must work honestly: laziness or immorality is discouraged
- excess wealth should be shared with those in need
- many homes have a pushke: a collecting box for saving money for charity
- tzedakah: using money to show kindness, this is a religious duty
- the best way of giving is when neither the giver or receiver knows each other’s identity
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fair pay
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- the UK has a national minimum wage
- Cs and Js support this
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Excessive interest on loans
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- loan sharks
- Christianity opposes this
- Judaism opposes this with the exception of banks/businesses
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people-trafficking
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- the illegal movement of people, typically for forced labour or commercial sexual exploitation
- people who are desperate for a better life may pay smugglers to take them to a better country, in this new place they may have few rights and may be forced by the smugglers to work in low paying, poor conditions
- this goes against the C and J belief of the sanctity of life
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short term aid
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- times of disaster or crisis e.g. war or natural disasters
- CAFOD
- Christian Aid
- Tearfund
- giving money to people directly on the streets
- important for immediate survival but does not tackle deeper issues or causes
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long term aid
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- providing education
- providing farmers with tools to make work efficient
- may take time, but allows people to become self sufficient
- Tearfund
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Christian and Jewish examples of how to give aid to the poor
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- buy Fairtrade products
- support or volunteer for charities or food banks
- support campaigns that promote equality and higher standards of living e.g. the Living Wage campaign
