Christian responses to

prejudice and
discrimination
Can you remember?
What 2 stories from the Bible did we study
last lesson?
What did each story teach Christians?
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Christian teachings!
Bible
There is neither Jew
nor Greek, slave nor
free, male nor female,
for you are all one in
Christ Jesus.
Galations 3:28
Methodist Church
The Methodist Church is committed to
eliminating discrimination and creating an
environment where all people, regardless of
gender, cultural or ethnic origin, disability,
sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, are
treated with dignity and respect.


Archbishop Desmond Tutu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl-HzEeu6SQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3R_kBqR0OQ


What does the colour of ones skin
tell us that is of any significance
about a person? Nothing, of course,
absolutely nothing. It does not say
whether that person is warm-hearted
or kind, clever or witty, or whether
that person is good.
Methodist Church 1978
Racism is a sinAs Christian
people we believe that with the
coming of Jesus Christ a new
relationship was initiated between
people of different origins.
Archbishop of Canterbury
In 2008 the Archbishop of Canterbury accompanied
the Chief Rabbi on a visit to Auschwitz to remember
the Holocaust.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNujq5RS5RM

Organisations such as the Council of Christians and
Jews and other interfaith groups work together for
greater understanding and against religious
prejudice and discrimination.
Racial Justice Sunday
Racial Justice Sunday is marked by
Churches together in Britain and Ireland.
It is an organisation for the different
Churches.
On the day, some Churches recognise and
celebrate cultural diversity in their own
congregation.
Martin Luther King, Jr
We must learn to live
together as brothers,
or we are going to
perish together as
fools.
Tasks
On A4 sheet, complete the table:
- Column 2:
In your own words explain each quote/Christian teaching.
- Column 3:
REFLECT. Give your view on the Christian belief

Stick sheet in to your exercise book.

In your exercise book:
Answer questions 1 4 on page 87 of textbook.
Complete GCSE question task on page 92 of textbook.