a factor or condition that leads to or contributes to something

a Christian charity founded in 1945 that tackles poverty, injustice and inequality through aid and advocacy

a Christian movement developed by Latin American Roman Catholics which interprets Jesus' teachings as a call to defend the oppressed, and seeks to address poverty and social injustice

Tackling poverty and its causes

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

Different religious views about the uses of wealth

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

{{}} Romero was a priest who spoke out against injustice in El Salvador.

The {{}} Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to an adequate standard of living.

Christian {{}} is a charity that tackles poverty through relief and development.

Providing food and shelter without activism

What is the main focus of Liberation Theology?

Supporting governments rather than communities

Providing relief and advocating for justice

How does Christian Aid help tackle poverty?

They believe poverty is necessary for economic growth

They think only religious groups should help

Why do Humanists believe poverty should be addressed?

Jesus said, “It is easier for a {{}} to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

A {{}} is the practice of giving 10% of income to the Church or charity.

It can lead to greed and neglect of others.

The Bible teaches that all wealth is evil.

Why do some Christians see wealth as dangerous?

Saving money is more important than helping others.

What does the Parable of the Talents teach?

They believe wealth is a sign of God’s favour.

They aim to accumulate as much wealth as possible.

Why do many Christians believe in giving to charity?

Tackling poverty and its causes

Lesson outcome