Wealth and Poverty
Causes
war
economic crisis
famine
natural disaster
lack of resources
corruption
debt
poor education
climate change
Effects
malnutrition
exploitation (slavery)
disease
war/ conflict
unemployment
infant mortality
lack of education
refugee prices
Why should Christians be concerned?
Jesus came also from the poor (universalism)
Stewardship
All created in God’s image/ sanctity of life
Good Samaritan — ‘love your neighbour as yourself…anyone in need’
‘Go and do the same (help them)’
Rich man and Lazarus — rich man is condemned for not helping the poor
What can Christians do?
Donate food to food banks
Voluntary service overseas
Fair trade products
Charity shops [donate/ buy]
CAFOD, Christian aid — Emergency aid (short term)/ *development aid (long term)
prayer
protest/ petition/ vote
campaign
education {school)
education (informing us)