Social Justice And Human Rights

Question 1

Define social justice

Answer 1

Ensuring that society treats people fairly whether they are poor or wealthy and protects people’s human rights

Question 2

Define human rights

Answer 2

The basic rights and freedoms that everyone is entitled to

Question 3

When was the UDHR set in place

Answer 3

1948

Question 4

What is the universal declaration of human rights

Answer 4

An article that sets out the basic human rights that everyone is entitled to

Question 5

What does the human rights act specify

Answer 5

That torture, slavery and forced labour are not allowed

Question 6

What comes with having free will

Answer 6

Responsibility

Question 7

What is the bible quote that goes with God being the God of Just

Answer 7

‘All his ways are just’

Question 8

What prophet told the people of Israel that god was not happy with the way they were oppressing the poor

Answer 8

Amos

Question 9

Jesus said that the first commandment was to love god, but what was the second

Answer 9

To love your neighbour as yourself (Mark 12:31)

Question 10

Name 2 stories that illustrate the need to help others

Answer 10

Parable of the Good Samaritan and the parable of the sheep and the goat

Question 11

What does James say about having the responsibility of Christians to promote social justice

Answer 11

‘Faith without deeds is useless’

Question 12

Name some famous people in history that campaigned for social justice due to their faith

Answer 12

William Wilberforce and Elizabeth Fry

Question 13

Name a bible quote that shows equality

Answer 13

‘For God does not show favouritism’ Romans 2:11

Question 14

Define equality

Answer 14

The state of being equal

Question 15

Define prejudice

Answer 15

Unfairly judging someone on facts known; holding bias opinions

Question 16

Define discrimination

Answer 16

Actions and behaviour that result from prejudice

Question 17

What is the bibles view on gender equality

Answer 17

The bible says that women should not talk in churches and congregations should only be lead by men

Question 18

What Christian denomination believes that the genders are equal but have different roles, therefore not allowing female priests

Answer 18

Catholics

Question 19

How do christians interpret Paul’s letter about women in churches

Answer 19

They interpret it by saying that he was applying it to the situation that he was writing about

Question 20

What does the bible say about homosexuality

Answer 20

It says in Genesis 19 that God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because of the wickedness of homosexual activity within the inhabitants

Question 21

What are the traditional views on homosexuality

Answer 21

The church traditionally oppose it because Adam and Eve were made for the prime purpose of procreation

Question 22

What do more modern Christian’s believe about homosexuality

Answer 22

It is now more widely accepted as people shall not be condemned for who they love

Question 23

What is social justice

Answer 23

Seeking to protect people’s civil liberties, and ensuring that society treats people fairly

Question 24

How do societies suffer

Answer 24

Through a breakdown in law and order, terrorism, mass unemployment or a huge gap between rich and poor

Question 25

What are the minimum human rights

Answer 25

Humans beings can enjoy freedom justice and peace

Question 26

When did the uk pass the human rights act

Answer 26

1998

Question 27

What did it include

Answer 27

Right to life, liberty, security and specified that torture and forced labour are not allowed

Question 28

What does having rights come with

Answer 28

Having to respect the rights of others

Question 29

What is there a moral responsibility to do

Answer 29

Not deliberately offended people and listen to all views

Question 30

God is the god of what

Answer 30

Justice

Question 31

Name an anti-slavery campaigner

Answer 31

William wilberforce

Question 32

Why are people special and precious

Answer 32

Because they have been created in God’s image

Question 33

What does prejudice mean

Answer 33

Holding biased opinions

Question 34

What is discrimination

Answer 34

Behaviour or actions that result from prejudice

Question 35

Which church allows women to be ordained

Answer 35

Anglican

Question 36

How do Christians interpret Paul’s letter

Answer 36

That it was applying only to the particular situation he was in

Question 37

In the bible how are heterosexual relationships seen

Answer 37

As natural and what god intended

Question 38

How do Christians see homosexual relationships

Answer 38

That it’s not loving to condemn people for their sexual orientation

Question 39

What is freedom of religion and religious expression

Answer 39

The right to believe, worship and practise any religion in any way one chooses

Question 40

Believers are free to evangelise as long as they what

Answer 40

Are not preaching hatred and intolerance

Question 41

What was the act of uniformity

Answer 41

An act that said you were fined if you did not show up to church

Question 42

What happened to those that objected Queen Mary’s catholic land

Answer 42

They would be burned(280)

Question 43

What does Islam teach about religious freedom

Answer 43

That it is part of God’s design and freedom of belief is taught in the Quran

Question 44

What raised awareness for disabled people

Answer 44

The paraOlympics

Question 45

What act protects disabled people from discrimination

Answer 45

The equality act of 2010

Question 46

Why do Christians oppose discrimination against disabled people

Answer 46

Because it does not show agape love and Jesus healed the sick and disabled

Question 47

Is racism illegal in the uk

Answer 47

Yes

Question 48

Which church did support the apartheid

Answer 48

Dutch reformed church

Question 49

Which archbishop ended the apartheid

Answer 49

Desmond Tutu

Question 50

What does god say in the Old Testament

Answer 50

He will bless people with wealth in response to their faithfulness to him

Question 51

What does Deuteronomy make clear

Answer 51

That there was a responsibility to remember it was god who blessed them

Question 52

How did people used to thank god

Answer 52

Paying a tithe, a tenth of their earnings

Question 53

What is the modern way of a tithe

Answer 53

Some Christians give a tenth to the church

Question 54

What does the New Testament focus on

Answer 54

Dangers associated with wealth, greed and selfishness

Question 55

People become so involved with money that what

Answer 55

They forget to love god

Question 56

What do Christians believe about the wealthy

Answer 56

That they have a responsibility to not only use it on themselves but to give money to the church for its upkeep and mission

Question 57

What does traditional Buddhism teach

Answer 57

That people create bad karma when they use money unethically

Question 58

How many people suffer from chronic hunger

Answer 58

1 in 9

Question 59

What protects the basic necessities of the poor in Britain

Answer 59

Welfare benefits

Question 60

What are some causes of nationwide poverty

Answer 60

Ever growing debt, exploitation and natural disasters

Question 61

What is the main cause of poverty in uk

Answer 61

Unemployment

Question 62

What do Christians do to the poor

Answer 62

Encourage them to break out of poverty

Question 63

When was the national minimum wage act passed

Answer 63

1998

Question 64

What does this act do

Answer 64

Protects workers at the lowest end of the pay structure from exploitation

Question 65

What is exploitation

Answer 65

Misuse of power or money to get others to do things for little or unfair reward

Question 66

How can people get poor

Answer 66

Excessive interest on loans

Question 67

Why do people pay human traffickers

Answer 67

To get them from poverty stricken countries to developed countries

Question 68

When is emergency aid needed

Answer 68

After a disaster

Question 69

What do charities that offer long term aid provide

Answer 69

Education, tools and skills

Question 70

What do Christians believe they have the responsibility of

Answer 70

Looking after the world (stewardship)

Question 71

What do Christians encourage

Answer 71

Everyone to use their gifts and talents ( Matthew 25)