Is It Fair? RE Mindmap

Is It Fair? RE Mindmap

1. Key concepts

   • Authority- right or power over others. E.g.the Law, or teachings from a sacred text
     • Identity- the personality and character of an individual. Each person has their own identity and is unique.
   • Discrimination- treating people differently because of their religion/gender/race/class
     • Injustice- withholding someone's human rights. E.g. imprisonment without trial
   • Equality-being treated the same. E.g. we are all equal before God
     • Prejudice- when a person is judged without any evidence. E.g. because of the colour of their skin

2. Christianity

   • Men and Women
     • Men and women created in God's image- Genesis
     • Jesus didn't treat women badly- follow his example. Women were also first to see Jesus had come back to life
     • Many churches have women priests(not Roman Catholic or Orthodox
   • Racism
     • Jesus mixed with all kinds of people- he taught that Christians should all love one another and help each other- Parable of the Good Samaritan
     • Martin Luther King- Christian example
     • Racism, prejudice and discrimination are wrong- God made us all equal
   • Wealth and Charity
     • Christians should not worry about money- being rich is not the most important thing- Jesus cared for the poor.
     • Should be generous and give to others as you will be judged as to how you treat the poor. Money should be shared
     • Greediness is wrong- Love of money is root of all evil
   • Justice
     • God will reward the good and punish the bad
     • Bible says: God is just, that people should be treated fairly, the rich should share with the poor
   • Christian Aid
     • Helps poorer nations; works in 60+ countries
     • Making world more equal, providing funds for people to become self-supportive, campaigning to get rid of injustice, promoting Fairtrade
     • Follow the Golden Rule of treating others how you want to be treated and loving your neighbour- Jesus' example
   • Martin Luther King Jr
     • Campaigned for black people's rights
     • Followed Jesus' example of loving your neighbour- non violent methods
     • Organised boycotts, marches and demonstrations
     • Asassinated in 1968
   • Media
     • Propaganda- influences our decisions and how we see things
     • Certain groups represented in certain ways. E.g. young people/ Islamaphobia

3. Hinduism

   • Men and Women
     • Women mainly perform puja at home
     • Laws of Manu- supported by husbands and sons
     • Women don't act as priests, but only boys experience sacred thread ceremony
     • Indian Constitution- recognises equal rights for women
   • Racism
     • God created all life- every soul (atma) is part of God
     • Racism, prejudice and discrimination are all wrong
     • Good karma if you respect and care for others
     • Ahimsa (non-violence)- discourages discrimination
     • Caste system- way of treating everyone with respect
     • Follow Gandhi's example- equality
   • Wealth and Charity
     • Greed will lead to bad karma
     • You can fulfil your dharma(duty) by earning enough money to support your family
     • Artha(gaining wealth by lawful means is acceptable
     • If a Hindu is greedy, they should be generous and give money to the poor- leads to good karma
   • Justice
     • Part of dharma to promote justice- treating people equally,, equal rights, fair world
     • Hindu cycle of life based on justice- fulfil dharma, get good karma, leads to moksha
     • Gandhi's example and teachings from gurus and swamis
     • Caste system- justice as good are rewarded, bad are punished
   • Injustice- Gandhi
     • Stood up against British rule in India
     • Ahimsa- used non-violent methods, e.g. demonstrations and protests. When followers used violence, he went on a fast until it stopped.
     • British imprisoned him- eventually India got independence
     • Assassinated in 1948
   • Hare Krishna Food for Life
     • Founder of ISKCON ordered no-one within 10 miles of a temple to go hungry
     • Share food in 60+ countries & provide 400 free meals to homeless in London
     • Based on belief that Hindus will get good karma if they care for the less fortunate