Exploiting the poor Giving Aid -------------------------------------------------------
Living without 2 or more essentials: Christians believe wealth is a blessing from Buddhists believe letting go of wealth is
- food God, but that it can lead to greed and In many developing countries, large Short-term aid (emergency aid) is help given to relieve
Or living on less than $2 a day one way of overcoming attachment. They companies pay below minimum wage. immediate needs e.g. natural disasters, giving food to the poor.
- water selfishness. People who can should give to
charities and to the Church to help its mission. should use wealth to benefit others and Many companies put excessive interest on It's important for short-term survival and shows compassion.
- clothes Average household income in However, it doesn't solve the causes of poverty, and can make
give without expecting anything in return. loans so people quickly become in debt.
- shelter the UK: £29,000 annually people reliant on those who give aid.
People-trafficking is the illegal
- education Relative Poverty The Adiya Sutta lists 3 uses of wealth:
movement of people (for forced labour, Long-term aid is help given to people or communities over a long period of
- healthcare How rich or poor someone is in - provide satisfaction for you, your family and friends time with a lasting effect e.g. providing education or tools.
Absolute Poverty - keep yourself safe commercial sexual exploitation)
- sanitation relation to the people around them It helps people become more self-reliant and solves the causes of poverty.
- give to monks, nuns and the poor
"Do not exploit the poor because they However it doesn't help in the short-term as it takes time to have an effect.
About 1 billion of the population "The one who is unwilling to work are poor." - Proverbs 22:22
In the UK, the 1948 Welfare State means shall not eat." - 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Many people will aim to provide a mixture of short-
Main causes: Poverty Both Christians and Buddhists are and long-term aid, since both have advantages
there isn't munch absolute poverty - NHS, - Debt Both Christians and Buddhists believe in against exploitation as it goes against and are more useful when used together.
benefits, free education etc. - Unemployment helping the poor. However both say that if it's their beliefs of loving others and showing
- Natural disasters possible, the poor should work to improve their compassion.
conditions themselves.
Prosperity Theology: the belief that God
"Love thy neighbour." - Mark 12:31
rewards faith with material possessions, and
human rights
that poor people have behaved wrongly.
"If they obey and serve Him, they shall spend
their days in prosperity, and their years in
pleasure." - Job 36:11
Parable of the Widow's Mite
wealth Human Rights: the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings should be entitled
Social Justice: ensuring that society treats people fairly and protects people's rights
The UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) was decided by the UN in 1948,
Parable of the Sheep and the Goats "For the love of money is a root of all after World War II. It has 30 articles covering human rights.
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the kinds of evils." - 1 Timothy 6:10
Christians believe in agape (unconditional Buddhists believe in the Miracle of
religion
eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter "No one can serve two masters [...] you cannot
the kingdom of God." - Luke 18:25 love) and in judgement - they believe only Human Life (human life is uniquely
serve God and money." - Matthew 6:24
God should judge people, and they wonderful since you can achieve
"Love and kindness are the very basis of society. shouldn't judge based on appearances. enlightenment). They also believe in
If we lose these feelings, society will face metta (loving kindness).
tremendous difficulties; the survival of humanity "...despite all the characteristics that Both believe in sanctity and quality of
human rights
will be endangered." - The Dalai Lama differentiate us - race, language, life, as well as in equality and justice.
Plum Village's Rainbow Sangha is an
religion [...] we are all equal in terms of
international in-person and online community
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave our basic humanity." - The Dalai Lama Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist
& social justice
that celebrates Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings
nor free, nor is there male or female, for you minister and civil rights activist who
and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
are all one in Christ Jesus." - Galatians 3:25 used non-violent protest to stand up
"Women should remain silent in the
to racial discrimination.
"If two people, a couple, really feel churches. They are not allowed to speak [...]
The Slave Trade was organised by many
that way, it's more practical, more for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in "Let him not despise anyone Christian people and countries, forcing
satisfaction, and both sides fully the church." - 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
Prejudice: pre-judging someone based on appearances anywhere..." - The Buddha, Pali Canon people into slavery based on their skin colour.
agree, then okay!" - The Dalai Lama
"One should cultivate loving kindness Discrimination: acting on a prejudice in word or deed "You shall not curse the deaf or put a
towards all the world." - Pali Canon Positive discrimination also happens e.g. disabled stumbling block before the blind, but you shall
"...a bhikkhuni, even if a hundred years
standing, shall rise up in the presence of, shall "Stop judging by mere appearances, but or parent-child parking spots at a suoermarket fear your God: I am the Lord." - Leviticus 19:14 The Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu
is known for his pro-military views
discrimination
bow down before a bhikku." - Pali Canon instead judge correctly." - John 7:24 "I always say that every person on this earth has
and speeches against Muslims,
the freedom to practise or not practise religion.
"Homosexuality contradicts procreation and is a form specifically the Rohingya.
It is all right to do either." - The Dalai Lama
of sexual misconduct." - Master Hsuan Hua
Gender Sexuality Religious Freedom Racism Disability
There was traditionally inequality between men Homosexuality used to be illegal, and there is still Examples of religious discrimination are work or There used to be a lot of racial discrimination Discrimination against disability can appear in
and women, although that is mostly gone now. discrimination against it now such as harrassment school rules that prevent people practising their globally, and there still is in many places. Examples work or school rules that don't allow for disabilities,
There are still examples of gender discrimination and unequal treatment in workspaces. beliefs, and harrassment based on stereotypes. are not hiring someone based on their skin colour, or refusing to adjust to make things more
e.g. a gender pay gap in workspaces. - Sexual Offences Act, 1967 - Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is a or harrassment based on stereotypes. accessible.
- Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 - Age of consent equalised to 16 in 2000 guaranteed human right in the ICCPR since 1966 - Race Relations Act, 1965 - Disability Discrimination Act, 1995
- Equality Act, 2010 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act, 2013 - FoRB is Article 18 of the UDHR - Equality Act, 2010 - Equality Act, 2010
"I teach the cessation of
"All beings are equal [...] there is no logical basis to "For God does not show "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, suffering." - The Dalai Lama
discriminate between them." - The Dalai Lama favouritism." - Romans 2:11 live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
The Buddha taught that women and men Many Buddhists work against racial Buddhism teaches that disabilities don't
In Buddhism, the quality of the relationship Buddhists believe people should have the
are equally capable of achieving nibbana. prejudice in groups - they believe this is prevent reaching enlightenment. Thry also
is generally more important than who is freedom to practise or not practise religion.
Some traditions don't allow women full engaged Buddhism. believe in showing metta to everyone.
involved - as long as it follows the 3rd MP. Christians believe in loving everyone,
ordination, or give them extra rules. Christianity is a worldwide religion with Christians oppose discrimination as it
Christian views are mixed - some Christians including those with different beliefs, even
Some Christians don't allow women to have followers from all races. Many Christians doesn't show agape. Many work to make
and churches allow same sex relationships, if they don't agree. In the past, blasphemy
roles in churches, however many now do. work against racial prejudice in groups such spaces more accessible. However some
while others are against them. would result in extreme punishments.
The Church of England has since 1993. as Black Lives Matter. Bible verses show disability discrimination.
Living without 2 or more essentials: Christians believe wealth is a blessing from Buddhists believe letting go of wealth is
- food God, but that it can lead to greed and In many developing countries, large Short-term aid (emergency aid) is help given to relieve
Or living on less than $2 a day one way of overcoming attachment. They companies pay below minimum wage. immediate needs e.g. natural disasters, giving food to the poor.
- water selfishness. People who can should give to
charities and to the Church to help its mission. should use wealth to benefit others and Many companies put excessive interest on It's important for short-term survival and shows compassion.
- clothes Average household income in However, it doesn't solve the causes of poverty, and can make
give without expecting anything in return. loans so people quickly become in debt.
- shelter the UK: £29,000 annually people reliant on those who give aid.
People-trafficking is the illegal
- education Relative Poverty The Adiya Sutta lists 3 uses of wealth:
movement of people (for forced labour, Long-term aid is help given to people or communities over a long period of
- healthcare How rich or poor someone is in - provide satisfaction for you, your family and friends time with a lasting effect e.g. providing education or tools.
Absolute Poverty - keep yourself safe commercial sexual exploitation)
- sanitation relation to the people around them It helps people become more self-reliant and solves the causes of poverty.
- give to monks, nuns and the poor
"Do not exploit the poor because they However it doesn't help in the short-term as it takes time to have an effect.
About 1 billion of the population "The one who is unwilling to work are poor." - Proverbs 22:22
In the UK, the 1948 Welfare State means shall not eat." - 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Many people will aim to provide a mixture of short-
Main causes: Poverty Both Christians and Buddhists are and long-term aid, since both have advantages
there isn't munch absolute poverty - NHS, - Debt Both Christians and Buddhists believe in against exploitation as it goes against and are more useful when used together.
benefits, free education etc. - Unemployment helping the poor. However both say that if it's their beliefs of loving others and showing
- Natural disasters possible, the poor should work to improve their compassion.
conditions themselves.
Prosperity Theology: the belief that God
"Love thy neighbour." - Mark 12:31
rewards faith with material possessions, and
human rights
that poor people have behaved wrongly.
"If they obey and serve Him, they shall spend
their days in prosperity, and their years in
pleasure." - Job 36:11
Parable of the Widow's Mite
wealth Human Rights: the basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings should be entitled
Social Justice: ensuring that society treats people fairly and protects people's rights
The UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) was decided by the UN in 1948,
Parable of the Sheep and the Goats "For the love of money is a root of all after World War II. It has 30 articles covering human rights.
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the kinds of evils." - 1 Timothy 6:10
Christians believe in agape (unconditional Buddhists believe in the Miracle of
religion
eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter "No one can serve two masters [...] you cannot
the kingdom of God." - Luke 18:25 love) and in judgement - they believe only Human Life (human life is uniquely
serve God and money." - Matthew 6:24
God should judge people, and they wonderful since you can achieve
"Love and kindness are the very basis of society. shouldn't judge based on appearances. enlightenment). They also believe in
If we lose these feelings, society will face metta (loving kindness).
tremendous difficulties; the survival of humanity "...despite all the characteristics that Both believe in sanctity and quality of
human rights
will be endangered." - The Dalai Lama differentiate us - race, language, life, as well as in equality and justice.
Plum Village's Rainbow Sangha is an
religion [...] we are all equal in terms of
international in-person and online community
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave our basic humanity." - The Dalai Lama Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist
& social justice
that celebrates Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings
nor free, nor is there male or female, for you minister and civil rights activist who
and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
are all one in Christ Jesus." - Galatians 3:25 used non-violent protest to stand up
"Women should remain silent in the
to racial discrimination.
"If two people, a couple, really feel churches. They are not allowed to speak [...]
The Slave Trade was organised by many
that way, it's more practical, more for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in "Let him not despise anyone Christian people and countries, forcing
satisfaction, and both sides fully the church." - 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
Prejudice: pre-judging someone based on appearances anywhere..." - The Buddha, Pali Canon people into slavery based on their skin colour.
agree, then okay!" - The Dalai Lama
"One should cultivate loving kindness Discrimination: acting on a prejudice in word or deed "You shall not curse the deaf or put a
towards all the world." - Pali Canon Positive discrimination also happens e.g. disabled stumbling block before the blind, but you shall
"...a bhikkhuni, even if a hundred years
standing, shall rise up in the presence of, shall "Stop judging by mere appearances, but or parent-child parking spots at a suoermarket fear your God: I am the Lord." - Leviticus 19:14 The Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu
is known for his pro-military views
discrimination
bow down before a bhikku." - Pali Canon instead judge correctly." - John 7:24 "I always say that every person on this earth has
and speeches against Muslims,
the freedom to practise or not practise religion.
"Homosexuality contradicts procreation and is a form specifically the Rohingya.
It is all right to do either." - The Dalai Lama
of sexual misconduct." - Master Hsuan Hua
Gender Sexuality Religious Freedom Racism Disability
There was traditionally inequality between men Homosexuality used to be illegal, and there is still Examples of religious discrimination are work or There used to be a lot of racial discrimination Discrimination against disability can appear in
and women, although that is mostly gone now. discrimination against it now such as harrassment school rules that prevent people practising their globally, and there still is in many places. Examples work or school rules that don't allow for disabilities,
There are still examples of gender discrimination and unequal treatment in workspaces. beliefs, and harrassment based on stereotypes. are not hiring someone based on their skin colour, or refusing to adjust to make things more
e.g. a gender pay gap in workspaces. - Sexual Offences Act, 1967 - Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is a or harrassment based on stereotypes. accessible.
- Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 - Age of consent equalised to 16 in 2000 guaranteed human right in the ICCPR since 1966 - Race Relations Act, 1965 - Disability Discrimination Act, 1995
- Equality Act, 2010 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act, 2013 - FoRB is Article 18 of the UDHR - Equality Act, 2010 - Equality Act, 2010
"I teach the cessation of
"All beings are equal [...] there is no logical basis to "For God does not show "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, suffering." - The Dalai Lama
discriminate between them." - The Dalai Lama favouritism." - Romans 2:11 live at peace with everyone." - Romans 12:18
The Buddha taught that women and men Many Buddhists work against racial Buddhism teaches that disabilities don't
In Buddhism, the quality of the relationship Buddhists believe people should have the
are equally capable of achieving nibbana. prejudice in groups - they believe this is prevent reaching enlightenment. Thry also
is generally more important than who is freedom to practise or not practise religion.
Some traditions don't allow women full engaged Buddhism. believe in showing metta to everyone.
involved - as long as it follows the 3rd MP. Christians believe in loving everyone,
ordination, or give them extra rules. Christianity is a worldwide religion with Christians oppose discrimination as it
Christian views are mixed - some Christians including those with different beliefs, even
Some Christians don't allow women to have followers from all races. Many Christians doesn't show agape. Many work to make
and churches allow same sex relationships, if they don't agree. In the past, blasphemy
roles in churches, however many now do. work against racial prejudice in groups such spaces more accessible. However some
while others are against them. would result in extreme punishments.
The Church of England has since 1993. as Black Lives Matter. Bible verses show disability discrimination.
