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Human Dignity
- Why do people treat others differently?
- their skin is a different color
- They have a different religion
- They live in a
different area of
community
- they have less money
- They have more money
- their skin is a different color
- The belief that all humans are worthy of honour and respect
- Why should we treat
others with dignity and
respect?
- All religions teach that we deserve
to be treated with honour and
respect
- emotion
- a sense of morality
- souls
- a sense of identity
- emotion
- Our sense of identity defines who we are.
All humans are unique and have a unique
identity. It is this uniqueness that makes
each of us worthy of respect.
- All religions teach that we deserve
to be treated with honour and
respect
- What does religion say?
- Chirsitianity teaches the importance of
human dignity. The bible's account of
creation demonstrates that humans are
important, as they were created in God's
image and given the dominion over
animals and the rest of God's creation.
- Islam's teachings demonstrate that humans are
the most important an highest of Allah's
creations. However, they do not state that they
were created in Allah's image.
- In Buddhism, only humans have to attain
Buddha status and therefore be worthy of
respect in their current lives.
- One of the key beliefs in al religious tradition is that
humans are worthy of honour and respect because they
are entitled to Human Rights.
- Chirsitianity teaches the importance of
human dignity. The bible's account of
creation demonstrates that humans are
important, as they were created in God's
image and given the dominion over
animals and the rest of God's creation.
- Why don't we all have human rights?
- They may live in a poor country that cannot provide basic
needs such as healthcare and housing.
- The government of
the country may be
unjust
- They may have broken the law or
threatened the safety of others
- They may live in a poor country that cannot provide basic
needs such as healthcare and housing.