Social justice (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Definition of social justice
Definition of social justice
Equal distribution of wealth, opportunities & privileges
Wealth distribution in UK/world today
Wealth distribution in UK/world today
Not equal - small proportion wealthy, many in poverty
Jesus' command in Mark 12:31
Jesus' command in Mark 12:31
Love your neighbour as yourself
Why all people are equal (Christian belief)
Why all people are equal (Christian belief)
All created in God's image
Proverbs 19:17 teaching
Proverbs 19:17 teaching
Generous to poor = lending to Lord, he will repay
Church of England view on economic justice
Church of England view on economic justice
World needs more equitable economic system between nations
Catholic Church on rich nations' responsibility
Catholic Church on rich nations' responsibility
Grave moral responsibility toward those less fortunate
Matthew 25:40 about helping the least
Matthew 25:40 about helping the least
Whatever you did for them, you did for me
How churches tackle social injustice
How churches tackle social injustice
Establish food banks & provide assistance to those in need
Christian Aid's focus
Christian Aid's focus
International development & emergency relief
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) purpose
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) purpose
Helps people in debt & poverty in UK
What is CAFOD?
What is CAFOD?
Catholic Church's official aid agency, works internationally
Situation ethics meaning
Situation ethics meaning
Doing the most loving thing based on circumstances
Jesus' saying about the poor
Jesus' saying about the poor
The poor you will always have with you
Golden rule in Christianity
Golden rule in Christianity
Treat others as you would like to be treated
