Theme F Flashcards
Human Right, Wealth, and Social Justice (13 cards)
Prejudice and Discrimination- C
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile… for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” – Galatians 3:28
→ All people are equal in God’s eyes; discrimination is wrong.
2. “Love your neighbour as yourself.” – Mark 12:31
→ Calls for love and respect for everyone, opposing prejudice.
Prejudice and Discrimination- i
“O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another.” – Qur’an 49:13
→ Diversity is part of God’s plan; respect all people.
2. “Do not let hatred of a people prevent you from being just.” – Qur’an 5:8
→ Justice must be upheld regardless of prejudice.
Freedom of Belief- c
“you are all children of God through faith.” – Galatians 3:26
→ Faith is personal; freedom to believe is important.
2. “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities…” – Romans 13:1
→ Encourages respect for laws, including those protecting religious freedom.
freedom of belief
“There is no compulsion in religion.” – Qur’an 2:256
→ People must choose faith freely; no forced conversion.
2. “To you be your religion, and to me my religion.” – Qur’an 109:6
→ Respect for different beliefs.
human rights-c
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” – Proverbs 31:8
→ Duty to defend human rights.
2. “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.” – Matthew 7:12
→ The Golden Rule: respect others’ rights as you want yours respected.
human rights- i
“Help one another in righteousness and piety, but do not help one another in sin and transgression.” – Qur’an 5:2
→ Responsibility to support just causes and respect rights.
2. “Whoever kills a soul… it is as if he has killed all mankind.” – Qur’an 5:32
→ Emphasizes the value of every human life.
wealth-c
“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” – Mark 10:25
→ Warning against greed and attachment to wealth.
2. “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant… to do good, to be rich in good deeds…” – 1 Timothy 6:17-18
→ Wealth should be used to help others.
wealth-i
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed…” – Qur’an 2:261
→ Charity is rewarded by God.
2. “Wealth is not in having vast riches, but wealth is the contentment of the soul.” – Hadith
→ True wealth is spiritual, not material.
poverty- c
1. “Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker.” – Proverbs 14:31
→ Oppression and exploitation of poor is sinful.
2. “Give to the one who asks you…” – Luke 6:30
→ Christians are called to generosity and charity.
poverty- i
“Those who consume interest… will not stand except as one stands who is being beaten by Satan.” – Qur’an 2:275
→ Exploiting poor through unfair loans is forbidden.
2. “to parents do good and to relatives, orphans, the needy…” – Qur’an 4:36
→ Caring for the poor is a religious duty.
charity-c
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” – James 2:17
→ Charity is essential to living faith.
2. “Sell your possessions and give to the poor.” – Luke 12:33
→ Encourages generous giving.
charity- i
“The example of those who spend their wealth in charity is like a garden with seven ears of grain…” – Qur’an 2:261
→ Charity multiplies rewards in this life and the next.
2. “Zakat is for the poor…” – Qur’an 9:60
→ Obligatory charity (Zakat) supports those in need.