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Religion and Equality
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- 1Define equality.The belief that everyone is of the same value and importance as everybody else.
- 2What are Christian beliefs about equality?> "Man is made in the image of God"
> Everybody is important and valuable
> We should respect everyone - 3Define racism.Prejudice and discrimination against people because of the colour of their skin.
- 4Define prejudice.The belief that somebody is inferior because they are different.
- 5What are Christian beliefs on racism?> All believe racism is wrong and that we should stop it
> The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches Christians that racism is wrong and to respect everybody. - 6Describe Martin Luther King's work against racism.> Inspired by Ghandi's non-violent approach
> Led the Montgomery Bus boycott
> Organised and led peaceful marches, protests and sit-ins
> "I have a dream" speech
> Assassinated in 1968 by James Earl Ray. - 7Define sexism.Prejudice or discrimination against someone because of their gender or sex.
- 8What are Christian beliefs about sexism?> Many Christians believe men and women are equal although some believe women are inferior
- 9What are the beliefs of women's role in society?> Some Christians believe that men and women should be able to take on all roles.
> Catholic Church doesn't allow women priests
> Some families the man is head of the house, others they share the roles - 10What is an exclusivist?A Christian who believes that all other religions are wrong.
- 11What is an evangelist?A Christian who believes that they should convert others to Christianity.
- 12What is a missionary?An evangelist who travels to other countries to spread Christianity.
- 13What is are inclusivists?Christians who believe that Christianity has they complete truth about God but other faiths do help people come to God.
- 14What are pluralists?Christians that believe that there are many ways to God and that Christianity is only one of these ways.
- 15Define ecumenism.the belief that there should be unity between different Christian denominations.
- 16Define forgiveness.Pardoning somebody for something they have done wrong.
- 17Define reconciliation.The renewal of a good relationship after one person has done wrong to the other.
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