The issues of, religious and non-religious beliefs/teachings about, and the (differing) attitudes of religious and non-religious people to, certain basic human rights: the right to liberty; equality before the law; freedom of religion; freedom of opinion; and freedom of speech. Examples of religious and non-religious people supporting human rights. The (differing) views of religious and non-religious people about whether there are sometimes reasons for limiting any of these basic human rights.
Christian beliefs/teachings about love and the value of the individual. Examples of Christian attitudes to/support for human rights.
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The issues of, religious and non-religious beliefs/teachings about, and the (differing) attitudes of religious and non-religious people to: the status and role of women in society and religious communities, including reasons for differing attitudes; the growth of equal rights and equal opportunities for women in society, and the extent to which they are practised in religious communities; gender bias in society and religious communities; the status and role of those with a disability (mental and physical) in society and religious communities, including reasons for differing attitudes; the growth of equal rights and equal opportunities for those with a disability in society, and the extent to which they are practised in religious communities; disability bias in society and religious communities.
Christian beliefs/teachings about love and the value of the individual. Examples of Christian attitudes to/support for equal rights and opportunities. Differing beliefs/attitudes within Christianity about the role of women in religious communities.
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The issues of, religious and non-religious beliefs/teachings about, and the (differing) attitudes of religious and non-religious people to: the responsibilities of those living in a multi-ethnic society to members of other races; the promotion of racial harmony, and examples of racial harmony in society and within religious communities; the nature of a multi-ethnic society, its benefits and problems; and prejudice, discrimination and racism, and how to overcome them.
Christian beliefs/teachings which oppose prejudice and discrimination and help to promote racial harmony; and examples of racial harmony within Christian practice.
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The issues of, religious and non-religious beliefs/teachings about, and the (differing) attitudes of religious and non-religious people to: the responsibilities of religious and non-religious people, living in a multi-faith society, to those of other faiths or none; promoting the development of a multi-faith society, and examples (including local ones) of interfaith relationships in practice; and differing attitudes (and the reasons for them) within religious communities towards relationships with people from other religious traditions and non-religious people, including proselytisation, exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism.
Christian beliefs/teachings about relationships with other religions, and which help to promote the development of a multi-faith society. Examples of interfaith (including interdenominational) relationships, involving Christians, in practice.
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The issues of, religious and non-religious beliefs/teachings about, and the (differing) attitudes of religious and non-religious people to: the responsibility of wealthy individuals and countries towards the poor; examples (including local ones) of practical generosity in society or within religious communities; how the poor should be treated, as expressed in the ideals of charity, justice and compassion.
Christian beliefs/teachings which encourage the wealthy to support the poor. Examples of practical generosity within and by Christian communities, based on Christian teachings about love.
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Charity: Those who are wealthy giving money to the poor
Compassion: Feeling pity for the suffering of others, which makes one want to help them
Disability: A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
Disability bias: Regarding and/or treating those with a disability less favourably than others
Discrimination: Treating people less favourably because of their race/gender/colour/class/ disability
Equal opportunities: All people being (legally) entitled to equal opportunities in relation to employment and provision of goods, facilities and services
Equal rights: All people being (legally) entitled to fair and equal treatment
Equality before the law: A person’s right to fair and equal treatment and protection under the law (of a particular country)
Exclusivism: (The belief that) only one religion is true and avoiding people who follow other religions
Freedom of opinion: A person’s right to hold any opinion they choose
Freedom of religion: A person’s right to follow, or not to follow, a religion
Gender bias: Regarding and/or treating either men or women more favourably
Human rights: The principle of treating all people fairly
Inclusivism: (The belief that) there is truth in all religions and welcoming and working with other people, whatever their religion
Justice: Making sure that people have what is theirs by right
Multi-ethnic society: Many different races and cultures living together in one society
Multi-faith society: Different religions living together in one society
Pluralism: The belief that a multi-faith/multi-ethnic society is desirable
Prejudice: Believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them
Proselytisation: Trying to convert people to join a religion
Racial harmony: People of different races/colours living together peacefully and happily
Racism: The belief that some races are superior to others
Right to liberty: The right to be free, and to be able go about one’s lawful business without interference or restriction.