To use quotes from the Bible, the
teachings of Jesus and the work
of Martin Luther King Jnr to
understand Christian views
towards racial harmony.
Grades C
You will be able to describe what
can be learnt from the bible
about racial harmony and what
Jesus did to support this.
Grade B
You will be able to explain how
Martin Luther King Jnr followed
the teachings of Christianity
and how he promoted racial
harmony.
Grade A-A*
You will be able to evaluate
whether the Christian church is
doing enough in the modern day
to support racial harmony.
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in 1993
racial unrest still
(c)When
you think
thisthough
was taken?
exists today.
What are Christian views on
racism and equality?...
“There is neither Jew nor Greek,
slave nor free, male nor female, for
you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
(Galatians 3:29)
“God does NOT
show favouritism,
but accepts men
from every nation.”
(ACTS 10:34-35)
“For God created man
in his own image...”
(Genesis 1:27)
Christianity is opposed to racism.
The Bible teaches that ALL races are EQUAL in the eyes of God and
should be treated so.
Everyone was created by God and therefore we are ALL EQUAL and
should have equal rights.
Christians should support and promote racial harmony.
Grades C
You will be
able to
describe
what can be
learnt from
the Bible
about racial
harmony.
Jesus always treated
people in the same
way, no matter
where they were
from.
His most famous
teaching
“Love your
neighbour as
yourself”
looked to promote
racial harmony.
Jesus‟ „love your neighbour‟ teaching can be
found in the parable of the Good Samaritan...
Jesus' own example and
teachings supported beliefs in
equality and racial harmony.
The best example being the
Parable of the Good Samaritan.
The Samaritans were a mixed
race and suffered much
discrimination.
Jesus chose one of them to be
the hero of his story in order to
show the true meaning of love
thy neighbour.
Answer the following...
What did Jesus
mean when he said
love your neighbour?
How does the
parable promote
racial harmony?
Do you think people
follow this teaching
in reality?
Explain your answer
using „real life‟
examples.
Grades C
You will be
able to
describe
what Jesus
did to
support
racial
harmony.
For your exam you will need an EXAMPLE of a
Christian who worked to promote racial harmony.
You CAN‟T
use Jesus
– He was
NOT a
Christian!
The best example to use is
MARTIN LUTHER KING JNR
(1929-1968).
Many Christians throughout the world,
past and present have been inspired by
the work of this Christian minister.
In what ways did Martin Luther King Jnr
follow the teachings of the Bible and Jesus?
How did he promote racial harmony?
Grade B
You will be able
to explain how
Martin Luther
King Jnr
followed the
teachings of
Christianity and
how he
promoted racial
harmony.
„The Christian Church has not done enough to combat racism‟.
Today Christian
throughout
thefor
world
condemn
racism and
Do you Churches
agree? – Give
reasons
your
answer...
encourage
Christians
to treat
EVERYBODY
EQUALLY.
WhyALL
might
some people
disagree
with you?
Desmond Tutu
The first black Archbishop
of South Africa.
He led a campaign of
peaceful protests to gain
equal rights for black
people during the apartheid
(where black people were
legally inferior to white
people) in South Africa in
1994.
In the UK the
Church of
England has its
own Race and
Community
Relations
Committee, which
advises
Christians about
issues of racism
The Black Anglican
Concerns Committee
helps Christian
organisations to develop
anti-racist programmes
and gives ethnic
minorities opportunities
to play an active role in
the church.
The Catholic Church has
spoken out against
racism saying... “...it is
incompatible with God‟s
design.”
Grade A-A*
You will be able
to evaluate
whether the
Christian church
is doing enough
in the modern
day to support
racial harmony.
List 3 reasons WHY Christians
should promote racial harmony...