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

Christianity, prejudice and discrimination

Religious education

Christianity, human rights and social justice

Case study: personal conviction vs the law

Censorship and freedom of religious expression

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

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

is when actions come from prejudice attitudes

is the belief that everyone is equal in value and worth

is physically/sexually attracted to persons of the same gender

Christians believe everyone is made in the {{}} of God.

Some Christian denominations welcome same-sex couples because:

“In Christ, there is neither male nor female”

Which Bible verse is often used to support gender equality?

Some churches teach that individuals with same-sex attraction are not sinful, and should be treated with {{}}.

What legal right protects religious expression in many countries?

Censorship means limiting what people can access or {{}} in public.

Christians may still face censorship or pressure, even where religious freedom is protected by {{}}.

Starter Quiz

What legal right protects religious expression in many countries?