What are 3 Christian attitudes which go against poverty?
Justice, Stewardship and Compassion
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Christian quote against WP
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
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Distribution of wealth
24% of worlds population share 76% of the world's wealth
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What is global interdependence?
a country relying on other countries (eg we rely on Kenya for Coffee)
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Why are some countries poor?
Corrupt government, war, lack of raw materials, natural disasters
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What exacerbates unfair trade?
Subsidies- hand outs from government. Means farmers in US can lower price of their cotton (don't need as much money) but farmers in Mali can't so people buy US cotton as its cheaper. Sweatshops, eg payed 12p/hr for Nike
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What work do Christian Aid do?
"help people to help themeselves"- sustainable. Provide both long/short term relief. Work with partnerships- can learn culture and language
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What is a recent Christian Aid campaign?
Tax avoidence (eg Amazon, Starbucks) and Climate Change
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Islamic Haddith against WP
"He is not a believer who eats his fill while his neighbour remains hungry by his side."
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How do Muslims combat WP
Zakah- give 2.5% to poor, Sawm- fast during Ramadam for empathy, Salah- pray for WP to end
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