Views on world poverty
This mindmap shows the views on world poverty
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- Created on: 03-04-13 18:39
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- Views on world poverty
- All mainstream Christian denominations take an active part in working towards ending global poverty
- They emphasise:
- Following Jesus' example
- Stewardship
- Compassion
- Justice
- When they help the poor, they are reminded of what Jesus said in the parables of the sheep and goats.
- Whatever a person did for someone else they did for Jesus
- They follow the New Testament teaching that is not enough to say that poverty is wrong; action is needed
- A person who ignores someone in need cannot possibly claim to love God.
- Christians are called to give generously and self-sacrificially of their money, their time and their talents
- Many Christians give up luxuries in Lent, take part in fast days and Lenten lunches, and sponsored activities
- The Christian churches teach that the rich have a moral duty to help the poor.
- By giving aid and reforming the international agencies that keep the poor nations poor
- Many also take part in campaigns such as make poverty history
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