RS Flashcards
(22 cards)
Belief
an acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.
Fact
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Opinion
A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
Creed
A statement of your most important beliefs
United Nations
An international organisation that aim to establish human rights
Prejudice
To pre-judge: an opinion that is without reason or experience
Discrimination
Prejudice in action: treating someone differently because of something e.g race, religion or gender
Segregation
To separate and keep apart
Boycott
To refuse to use a particular service or company, usually as a protest against them
Civil rights
The rights of citizens (people) to freedom and equality
Righteous indignation
A sense of injustice at what is morally wrong
Lynch
To kill someone without trial
Ahimsa
Non-injury
Pacifism
Belief that violence is wrong
Satyagraha
‘Truth force’
Parable
A story used to show a moral or spiritual lesson
Neighbor
A person in need of someone’s help or kindness
Samaritan
A person living in the region of Samaria in biblical times. Samaritans and Jews disliked each other.
Dukkha
This is anything which is imperfect leads to suffering
Nirvana
‘Blowing out’ the fires of greed, hatred and ignorance, and the slate of perfect peace that follows.
Right
The correct and best possible way of doing something
Livelihood
A job, a way of securing what you need in life.
