Theme 4: Issues of Human Rights Content from a Christian Perspective Areas of Study Specific Content Human Rights and Social Justice

Theme 4: Issues of Human Rights This theme considers contemporary issues of human rights and social justice and their relationship with religion and belief. Learners will be expected to consider specific issues of wealth and poverty, racial prejudice and discrimination. Learners are expected to make relevant references to scripture and other sources of authority. Content from a Christian Perspective Areas of Study Specific Content Human Rights and Social Justice Christian beliefs, teachings and attitudes toward the dignity of human life: Genesis 1:26-27 Christian practices to promote human rights including equality: agape in action An example of conflict between personal conviction and the laws of a country Censorship, freedom of religious expression and religious extremism Prejudice and discrimination Christian beliefs, teachings and attitudes towards prejudice and discrimination: Galatians 3:27-29 Christian beliefs, teachings and attitudes towards racial prejudice and discrimination, including Martin Luther King's teachings on equality Issues of wealth and poverty Ethical considerations about acquisition and use of wealth: Luke 16:19-31 The actions and attitudes of Christian charities in twenty first century Britain whose aim is to alleviate poverty: Christian Aid From the study of the areas above learners will gain an understanding of the following concepts: censorship discrimination extremism human rights personal conviction prejudice relative and absolute poverty social justice Learners should be able to explain and apply these concepts

Why should Christians care for others? Steps to success: 4 To describe why the story of Lazarus would encourage Christians to help others. 5/6 To explain how Biblical quotes would encourage others to care for others. 7/8/9 To evaluate whether Christians should care for others or not and why.

Work out what the catch-phrase on the next slide is.

A Camel cannot go through the Eye of the Needle

Jesus told a story about a camel and the eye of a needle. Matthew 19:24, Mark 10:25, Luke 18:25

M J M J M J N J The Rich Young Man 16 Once a man came to Jesus. Teacher, he asked, what good thing must I do to receive eternal life? 17 Why do you ask me concerning what is good? answered Jesus. There is only One who is good. Keep the commandments if you want to enter life. 18 What commandments? he asked. Jesus answered, Do not commit murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not accuse anyone falsely; 19 respect your father and your mother; and love your neighbour as you love yourself. 20 I have obeyed all these commandments, the young man replied. What else do I need to do? 21 Jesus said to him, If you want to be perfect, go and sell all you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; then come and follow me. 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he was very rich. 23 Jesus then said to his disciples, I assure you: it will be very hard for rich people to enter the Kingdom of heaven. 24 I repeat: it is much harder for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle.

Answer the following questions: What is the message of the story? What does the phrase the eye of the needle mean?

The Parable of the Sheep & Goats Matthew 25:31 46:

31 When the Son of Man comes as King and all the angels with him, he will sit on his royal throne, 32 and the people of all the nations will be gathered before him. Then he will divide them into two groups, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the righteous people at his right and the others at his left. 34 Then the King will say to the people on his right, Come, you that are blessed by my Father! Come and possess the kingdom which has been prepared for you ever since the creation of the world. 35 I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, 36 naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me. 37 The righteous will then answer him, When, Lord, did we ever see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? 38 When did we ever see you a stranger and welcome you in our homes, or naked and clothe you? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you? 40 The King will reply, I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me! 41 Then he will say to those on his left, Away from me, you that are under God's curse! Away to the eternal fire which has been prepared for the Devil and his angels! 42 I was hungry but you would not feed me, thirsty but you would not give me a drink; 43 I was a stranger but you would not welcome me in your homes, naked but you would not clothe me; I was sick and in prison but you would not take care of me. 44 Then they will answer him, When, Lord, did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and we would not help you? 45 The King will reply, I tell you, whenever you refused to help one of these least important ones, you refused to help me. 46 These, then, will be sent off to eternal punishment, but the righteous will go to eternal life.

The Parable of the Sheep & Goats What message was Jesus trying to say? Does it still apply to us? Matthew 25:31 46:

Matthew 25:31 46: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixualfsxeys

Read this story that Jesus told and annotate the key themes in the margin! How does the story of Lazarus encourage people to help others?

Why should Christians care for others? All Christians are taught in the Bible to all people, particularly the most in society, this is a. The love Christians are expected to show is and practical, such as giving food, money or other material things to ease another s. They believe that this love should be like love; a fair love, not one making a profit from giving, but unconditional. Christians have a duty to respond in this way to others because it is the way loves each one of us. Remember that this includes people not just those in this country. Love Jesus Duty Suffering Caring Vulnerable God all Love Task: Copy this paragraph into your books. Add the missing words. THEN... Challenge yourself! Try answering the extension questions! EXTENSION ANSWER IN FULL SENTENCES! Who in particular should be cared for? What kind of love is talked about in this paragraph? Whose example are Christians following?

Why should Christians care for others? All Christians are taught in the Bible to Love all people, particularly the most Vulnerable in society, this is a Duty. The love Christians are expected to show is Caring and practical, such as giving food, money or other material things to ease another s Suffering. They believe that this love should be like Jesus love; a fair love, not one making a profit from giving, but unconditional Love. Christians have a duty to respond in this way to others because it is the way God loves each one of us. Remember that this includes all people not just those in this country. Task: Copy this paragraph into your books. Add the missing words. THEN... Challenge yourself! Try answering the extension questions! EXTENSION ANSWER IN FULL SENTENCES! Who in particular should be cared for? What kind of love is talked about in this paragraph? Whose example are Christians following and WHY?

Ways Christians share their wealth: Tithing is just one way Christians share their wealth.

Tithing Not all words are used in the text. Christians Tithe 10% God Church upkeep charitable tenth to the poor.

Christian Quotes on caring for others! Task: You have 15 minutes. Complete this sheet!

EXAM PRACTICE - B) Questions... 5 marks Explain WHY Christians would care for those in need. (5 marks) Give TWO points 0 marks No relevant information provided. 1 mark = A limited statement of information. Uses key concepts/sources of authority in a limited way. 2-3 marks= A good accurate answer showing knowledge and understanding. Uses key concepts/sources of authority generally accurately. 4-5 marks= An excellent, well written answer showing knowledge and understanding. Uses a range of appropriate sources of wisdom and key concepts. P A Christian would care for those in need because of. E For example they believe/follow the example of. E This would encourage them to give to those in need because. L In addition to this, another reason Christians would give to those in need is.

PEER ASSESSMENT! 0 marks No relevant information provided. 1 mark = A limited statement of information. Uses key concepts/sources of authority in a limited way. 2-3 marks= A good accurate answer showing knowledge and understanding. Uses key concepts/sources of authority generally accurately. 4-5 marks= An excellent, well written answer showing knowledge and understanding. Uses a range of appropriate sources of wisdom and key concepts.

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