freedoms and protections that every person should have because they are human

the duty or obligation to act in a way that considers the impact on others

the fair and equal distribution of wealth, opportunities, and rights within society, with special care for the vulnerable and oppressed

Christianity, human rights and social justice

Religious education

Case study: personal conviction vs the law

Censorship and freedom of religious expression

Christianity, prejudice and discrimination

Christian attitudes to racial prejudice

Christian attitudes to wealth

Case study: Christian Aid

Buddhism, human rights and social justice

Buddhist attitudes to issues of wealth and poverty

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 Christian and non-religious responses to these issues.

Issues of Human Rights

The faculty said to enable us to make moral decisions, and to judge our own and others' actions

A deeply held moral or religious belief that guides a person’s actions, even when it conflicts with the law or social expectations

A German Lutheran pastor and theologian who opposed the Nazi regime

when an authority such as the government or a media company controls or limits what people can see, read, hear or say

holding radical views that reject others’ rights or promote hatred

the right to freely practise religion without discrimination or punishment; e.g. being allowed space or time to pray in the workplace

actions that come from prejudice attitudes

belief that everyone is equal in value and worth

negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs about a person (prejudging them) based on a characteristic they have, e.g. their sexuality or ethnicity

being physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender

supporting underrepresented groups by encouraging applications from ethnic minority candidates in fields where they are underrepresented

prejudice, discrimination or hostility directed at someone based on their race, ethnicity or skin colour

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

voluntary giving of time or money to help those in need, or an organisation focused on providing support

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

immediate aid provided during crises, such as food, shelter, and medical supplies

efforts to address poverty’s root causes and build sustainable solutions, such as in education and healthcare

five basic ethical guidelines for Buddhists

acting in a loving and peaceful way, part of the Eightfold Path

a Buddhist charity that tackles social injustice

belief that all life includes suffering and unsatisfactoriness; one of the Three Marks of Existence

sympathy and concern for the suffering of others; a key part of Buddhist ethics

a pure love which is selfless and not possessive; a key part of Buddhist ethics

the path of moderation, avoiding both indulgence and severe self-denial

the ongoing state of desire which causes suffering; grasping at things we enjoy or want

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