Is it Fair?

Christianity

• God is the creator of all and believe all people are "One in Christ" (Galatians 3) 
• Jesus showed in his teachings and actions that all people have human dignity 
• Jesus mixed with tax collectors like Zaccheus and showed the importance of caring for all through parables e.g. Good Samaritan
• Christian charities such as the Campaign for Racial Justice (CARJ) encourage racial justice and support refugees and asylum seekers

Hinduism

• Teacges all people contain atman
• While Hindus are on eath they believe it is important to help others
• One of the four aims in life is artha - to make weath to support others
• Hindu charities such as Food For Life provide free meals for all

• We are all God's creations
• Golden Rule - "Treat others how you want to be treated"
• Stories in sacred books show we should treat everyone with dignity e.g. the story of the good Samaritan
• Religious believers say its a duty to treat others well

• When there is justice
• When everyone has similar treatment
• When there are equal opportunities

• When there is corruption and injustice
• When people dont share with others
• When human rights arent exercised
• When people are discriminated against

• It can increase pressure on people to be more materialistic through advertising
• It can encourage socail responsibility by exposing injustices
• It can distort or censor reality
• It can show people injustices that are happening in other parts of the world

Christianity

• God created all as equal regardless of gender or race
• Parable of the Good Samaritan - caring for all
• Marting Luther King Jr led a campaign against discrimination
• Jesus didnt have any female apostles but most of his teaching and miracles were with women

Hinduism

• Ahimsa (harmlessness) is key - shouldnt be hurt because of gender or race or socail status
• Women have very important roles at home - perform puja (ceremonial worship)

• Peer pressure - forcing peers to do something they dont want to
• Stereotyping - one person doesnt represent all people
• Fear - what if there are no people left like me
• Envy - people who have more or are better than you
• Education - not able to go to school
• Ignorance - Listen to what other people say about each other dont find out for yourself
• Everyone is different!
• Family pressure - believing the same as parents

• It is something to be strived for but it doesnt come naturally
• Depends on what it is that is supposed to be equal - status, opportunities
• Being equal doesnt mean eveyone is the same
• All religions show the importance of treating others how you wish to be treated

Christianity

• "Blessed are you who are poor, yours is the kingdom of God"
• Bible teaches to share e.g. John the Baptist taught those with coats must share one
• Many will try work in vocational jobs where they are helping others
• Giving to charity has always been important

Hinduism

• Wealth is loaned by God and therefore it is important how it is used
• Personal wealth should be gained through lawful means (artha)
• Material possessions arent of lasting value

• A want is a wish or longing for something, without we wouldnt suffer hardship
• Religions teach that we need spiritual values rather than money
• A necessity is something without which we would have extreme hardship or maybe die e.g. oxygen, water, food, shelter

• Those with wealth have a responsibility to support others
• There is a difference between spiritual wealth and financial wealth
• Many religions show the importance of using wealth to help others
• It important in all religions that wealth is used wisely