Human rights and social justice RS GCSE AQA

why would christians believe in human rights? (2)

God is just, teach about the importance of social justice and duty to care for others

Christian quote on human rights (spec. how people of Israel were treating those in poverty)

“let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-ending stream!”

what is a christian quote that supports looking out for others? what parable teaches them to care for others?

“love thy neighbour”

the parable of the sheep and the goats

what is a quote that sums up why christians should fight for everyone’s human rights? how does this influence them?

“faith, if not accompanied by action, is useless”

influences them to campaign for the underprivileged

why might a muslim not accept the universal declaration of human rights? (2)

believe it is very western influenced (eg homosexual relationships)

and

shariah law already has given rights to those living under it (as the qur’an views all as equal) therefore it’s unnecessary

Qur’an quote on equality

“you are all equal as teeth on a comb”

why is equality valued in islam? (2)

God created all humans—> equally valued, celebration of His creation

don’t take worldly possessions with them after death, so should only be judged on how they live their lives in obedience to God

what do muslims believe about justice?

it is a religious and social duty so it’s a virtue

Qur’an quote about justice

“God commands justice and doing good.. he forbids what is shameful and oppressive”

Christian quote against discrimination

”there is neither Jew nor gentile, neither slave nor free… for you are all one in Jesus Christ”

why is everyone seen to be equal in Christianity/Islam?

everyone is able to have a relationship with God-value

god created all living things

which Christian groups are against women being priests? Why?

catholics/orthodox

Believe Jesus was the head of man and therefore man is the head of women

christian quote against equality for women?

”for it is disgraceful for a women to speak in church”

which denomination allowed women to become priests?

CofE

why are Christian’s against same gender relationships?

God told them to “increase in number” and not being in a man/woman relationship goes against this wish

Why would it be wrong for a Muslim/christian to condemn same gender relationships?

-God is the one judging, not them

-must show love to everyone

why should Christian’s not discriminate based on disability? (2)

Jesus healed and showed compassion for them

Doesn’t show love

why shouldn’t Muslims discriminate? (2)

Variation in people shows the beauty in God’s creation

The ummah makes no distinction between anybody (eg all white clothing at hajj)

Quran quote against racism, Muhammad

”an Arab is not better than a non arab”

quote against same gender relationships quran

”indeed you are transgressing people!”

why are same gender relationships seen as sinful in Islam?

sexuality is seen as a choice, purposefully going against Allah

what do Muslims believe about gender equality? (3)

Everyone is created by Allah therefore equal

Everyone will be held accountable in front of God

However they were created for different purposes

Quote about gender equality Quran

”you are all equal as teeth on a comb”

why can’t women become imams?

imams have to lead Friday prayer (jummah)

It is not compulsory for women to attend jummah

Therefore a man must do it

Christian quote about freedom of religion

“Be at peace with everyone”

“Anyone who is not against us is for us”

why would a Christian be for religious freedom? what do they condemn?

Jesus taught it was a human right

They condemn fighting between denominations

what do Muslims believe about religious freedom?

anyone is free to choose any religion they like

quran quote about religious freedom

”let those who believe do so, and those who wish to reject it do so”

when would religious freedom be condemned in Islam?

when converting from Islam to something else; seen as rejecting the purest truth and gift God gave humans, sin.

What do Muslims believe about religious expression?

a life lived according to the Quran with right intention is seen as worship

Qur’an quote about leaving Islam

“Do not justify yourself [converting from belief to disbelief]”

Old Testament teachings about wealth

What might this influence a Christian to do?

It is a reward from God for living a faithful Christian life, He can be honoured by donating a portion to thee church.

Bible quote about wealth (Old Testament)

”He gives you the ability to produce wealth”

What are teachings about wealth in the New Testament?

can lead to greed (deadly sin) which makes one prioritise money over God. Should instead use wealth as a way to distribute God’s blessing to those less fortunate

New Testament quote about wealth

“It is harder for a rich man to go to heaven that it is a camel to go through a needle”

what do Muslims believe about wealth?

blessings from God

Should be obtained through honest means and distributed for everyone’s benefit (responsibility)

What would happen if a Muslim tried to donate money they got from the lottery to the mosque?

denied

Quran quote about wealth

”beware of greed”

“Competing for more distracts you until you go into your grave”

what do beliefs about wealth influence Muslims to do?

sadaqah (voluntary donation), Khums (Shi’a), zakah (all)

what do Christian’s believe about those living in poverty?

they should be supported and helped but are encouraged to be self-sufficient

Bible quote about helping those in poverty

”for I was hungry and you gave me something to eat”

What would Muslims believe about someone in poverty?

should be helped by community, everyone is part of the brotherhood

Zakat

quran quote about poverty

”be good to the needy”

bible quote about those in poverty helping themselves

”if anyone is willing to not work, let him not eat”

what do Christian’s think about exploitation of the poor?

everyone should be paid a fair salary for fair work

islam attitudes towards fair pay

relationship between employer/employee as brotherhood; both have responsibilities owed to each other

islam quote against people trafficking

”liberate those in bondage”

why would Christian’s give money to help those in poverty? how does this influence them?

given responsibility of looking after the world (stewardship)

Duty to show compassion like Jesus Christ did (love thy neighbour)

Infl. To buy fair trade products, support food banks

why should a Muslim give money to someone living in poverty?

obligated to help those in need

Quran quote about giving help to someone in poverty

”if anyone saves a life, it is as though they save the lives of all mankind”