The Church in the worldwide community
I can explain the role of the worldwide Church with reference to perseuction, reconciliation and charity.
The Church in the worldwide community
I can explain the role of the worldwide Church with reference to perseuction, reconciliation and charity.
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Key learning points
- The role of the worldwide Church in the community includes reconciliation, responding to persecution and charity work.
- Persecution refers to hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs.
- Reconciliation is a core belief within Christianity because Jesus' sacrifice reconciled humans' relationship with God.
- Teachings within Christianity emphasise love and care for those in need; charities such as Christian Aid reflect this.
- The work of Christian Aid includes responding to emergencies, fighting injustice and supporting development projects.
Keywords
Charity - an organisation set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
Persecution - hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs
Reconciliation - making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement
Common misconception
The Church can only support the local community.
The Church supports the worldwide community by responding to persecution, promoting reconciliation and by establishing and supporting charities like Christian Aid.
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