Prejudice and discrimination - racism

Christians and Muslims Oppose Discrimination

Racism

• Prejudice based on ethnic group or nationality

• Illegal in Britain since 1976

Christian Beliefs

• Deny equality based on ethnicity

• Galatians 3:28 promotes equality

• Historical discrimination in South Africa and the USA

• Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dr Martin Luther King Jr. fought against racism

Muslim Beliefs

• Qur'an promotes equality and diversity

• Qur'an 49:13 emphasizes unity

• Muhammad promotes equality regardless of race

Positive Discrimination

• Helps ensure equal opportunities

• Supports groups previously discriminated against

Examples

• Giving wheelchair users front-row positions

• Political parties using positive discrimination for gender equality in Parliament