Poverty & Wealth
From previous studies, just a mindmap detailing the topics of poverty and wealth.
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- Created on: 22-05-14 17:53
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- Poverty & Wealth
- Teachings
- Why Christian's should care for the poor, needy, vulnerable, less fortunate:
- Agape: show their love for God by being loving towards everyone (their neighbours)
- The Golden Rule
- Unconditional Love
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- Why Christian's should care for the poor, needy, vulnerable, less fortunate:
- Philanthropist
- Someone who donates money, goods, services or time to help a case that benefits society. Examples: Thomas Barnado, Lord Shaftsbury
- Moral & Immoral Occupations
- Moral Occupations: helps others
- Immoral Occupations: exploiting and harming others e.g. working at The Sun
- Teachings into Action
- Tithe: give money to the poor
- Donate time, volunteer
- Work for a charity
- Dedicate whole life to help the poor e.g. Mother Theresa
- Campaign against social injustice
- Charities
- Charities try to put their beliefs into action:
- Christian Aid: overseas agency, long term help & emergencies
- Tearfund: relief and emergency charity, with long term development. Volunteering at refugee camps. and teaches skills to become independent.
- CAFOD: overseas development & relief agency. Tackles poverty and promotes justice. Also challenges government policies.
- Charities try to put their beliefs into action:
- Absolute Poverty: have nothing, no basics. Less than $1 a day.
- Relative Poverty: don't have what others have, but not completely starving.
- Richman & Lazarus
- Richman lived in luxury, Lazarus in poverty. Both died, with Lazarus going to heaven and richman to hell. Meaning: do not ignore the needs of poverty.
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