Religious prejudice and discrimination (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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Religious prejudice and discrimination
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What is prejudice?

Pre-judging someone before knowing them properly

What is discrimination?

Taking action based on prejudiced views

Two types of discrimination

Positive (preferential) & negative (unfair treatment)

Link between prejudice & discrimination

Prejudice often leads to discrimination

Qur'an reference for human equality

Surah 49:13

Qur'an teaching on human creation

Allah created all humans equally from same origins

What makes someone valuable in Allah's sight?

Righteousness & good character, not race or background

Islamic belief about human equality

Allah created all humans as equals

Prophet Muhammad's teaching on treatment of others

Importance of treating everyone equally

Islamic approach to different faiths

Educate others rather than discriminate

What situation ethics suggests

Right action shows most love to the individual

Situation ethics challenge to religious principles

Each situation considered separately, not universal rules

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