Racial discrimination (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

Unfair treatment based on race, skin colour, nationality or ethnicity

Humans made 'in his own image' - gives inherent dignity & worth

'God does not show favouritism' between races

'As I have loved you, so you must love one another'

'From one man he made all the nations' - all from same source

'Neither Jew nor Gentile... all are one in Christ Jesus'

Mid-1950s

1965

Breakdown in trust between racial groups and communities

Prevents access to education, employment, and healthcare

Challenged prejudice & taught to 'love one another'

God made humans different but equal