the state of being without the things needed for a reasonable quality of life, so that day-to-day living is a struggle

the practice of giving 10% of income to the Church or charity, based on biblical teachings.

the money, possessions, resources, and opportunities a person has

Different religious views about the uses of wealth

Religious education

Human rights and responsibilities

Freedom of religious expression

Different religious views about freedom of religious expression

Prejudice and discrimination in religion and belief

Different religious views about the status of women in religion

Ethical arguments related to racial discrimination

Racial prejudice and discrimination

Social justice

Attitudes to wealth and its uses

Tackling poverty and its causes

Exploitation of people living in poverty; fair pay and interest on loans

Exploitation of people living in poverty  including people-trafficking

Charity and issues with giving money to people living in poverty

The responsibility of those in poverty to overcome difficulties

In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different religious and non-religious responses to these issues.

Religion, human rights and social justice

The love of money is the {{}} of all kinds of evil.

The {{}} tradition emphasises simple living and generosity.

What does the Parable of the Talents teach?

They give a tenth to charity or the church

They believe wealth should only be personal

How do Pentecostal Christians often use their wealth?

{{}} poverty means lacking basic needs like food and shelter.

The philosopher {{}} believed wealth is a tool of oppression.

The idea that markets regulate themselves

What does Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” refer to?

Relative poverty is worse than absolute poverty

Absolute poverty is based on survival needs

What is the main difference between relative and absolute poverty?

It should maximise happiness for the most people

What would a utilitarian say about wealth?

Different religious views about the uses of wealth

Lesson outcome