PREJUDICE - prejudging someone; having based feelings or attitudes about a person or group without knowing the facts.
DISCRIMINATION - prejudice in action; acting differently or unfairly towards someone because of their race, colour, gender or disability.
APARTHEID - the total segregation of black and white people in South Africa
PREJUDICE comes from
- The media
- Patriotism
- Ignorance
- Fear
- Peer groups
- Family
DISCRIMINATION
REMEMBER: PREJUDICE is the thought and DISCRIMINATION is the action. The result of these are always going to hurt someone and at its worst, it can cause war or death.
JESUS AND DISCRIMINATION
Jesus dealt with all types of people, from high ranking to the lowest. Jesus dis guarded tradition or customs that interfered with his work and mission.
GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE CHURCH
Women may become priests or ministers in most denominations of the church, but not in the Roman Catholic Church
FOR: WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
- Traditions based on prejudice
- Equality must include equality in all gifts and callings
- Bible does not say only men should receive communion
AGAINST: WOMEN IN THE CHURCH
- While women are equal, they have different callings and gifts
- Men are head of the household and women should submit to their will
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
RACISM: treating someone differently because of their race or ethnic group
COLOUR DISCRIMINATION: treating someone differently because of the colour of their skin
Most Christians believe that prejudice and discrimination on the basis of race or religion are completely opposed to the message of the gospel for 'we are all one in Christ'.
ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU
- fought against the South African apartheid and racial discrimination
- Opposite of nelson Mandela who chose violence. Tutu chose non violent preaching
- His belief of God kept him going
- Believed that the bible taught him all he needs to know
- Won a noble peace prize for his life-time works
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