Religion and Prejudice

Prejudice; to pre-judge something, usually without any real evidence to base that judgment on. (thoughts)

Discrimination; put prejudice ideas into action, to treat people differently or say things because they aren't the same (actual actions)

Harmony; when the community accepts each member

Justice; everyone has the same rights and deserve the same treatment.

Tolerance; to accept that people have different opinions and beliefs.

Community; a collection of people who live and work together to help each other so that everyone benefits

Reasons for Prejudice

1) media 

2) upbringing

3) experience

Types of Prejudice

1) racism

2) sexism

3) ageism

Postive Discrimination; giving an advantage to those in minority groups, e.g, job opportunities, disabled parking spaces, etc..

Effects of Discrimination

1) segregation (separation)

2) bullying

3) psychological disorders (mental disorders)

What does the law say in Britain?

1976 - race relations act charities aim to stop discrimination (fame network aims to stop racism in football)

• God created everyone equally in his own image
• We are all in christ
• The good samaritan parable (story) shows how we should help anyone in need, despite who or what they are. We should put all prejudices behind us 

Martin Luther King;

In the 1950's, Martin Luther King known as the Christian minister fought against racism and believed everyone was created equally by God.

• Everyone should try to develop Metta (loving & kindness)
• Creates bad karma
• Do not harm others is one of the 5 moral precepts (rules)