Racial harmony Different ethnic groups living together peacefully

keywords Prejudice-believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them Discrimination- putting prejudice into practice and treating people less favourably because of their ethnicity/gender/colour/class Racism- the belief that some ethnic groups are superior to others. Racial harmony – different ethnic groups living together peacefully

Christian teachings on racial harmony All Christian believe racism is wrong. The Christian church has members from every race Christian should try to promote (bring about) racial harmony because

Jesus treated people of different races equally In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus showed that races who hated each other should love each other as neighbours.

St. Peter had a vision from God, telling him that God has no favourites among races St. Paul taught that all races are equal God created all races in his image All Christian churches have made statement condemning all forms of racism All churches have members, ministers and priests of all races and colours

Islam and racial harmony Islam teaches that any form of racism is wrong Islam has members in most ethnic groups and teaches that all Muslims form one community, the ummah

Muslims should promote racial harmony because God made all races on earth so people should be given each other equal respect. Mohammed said in his last sermon that no race or colour is superior to any other Mohammed told Muslims they are one community who should treat each other as brothers

Sikhism and racial harmony Sikhism is oppose to all forms of racism Sikhs should promote racial harmony because: All the Gurus opposed divisions based on caste or race Guru Nanak said anyone can come to salvation The langar shows that all people and races are treated equally

Hinduism and racial harmony Hinduism oppose all forms of racism. Hindus should promote racial harmony because Every soul is part of God and should have equal treatment and equal value, racism is wrong The way Hindus suffered from racism under the moghul and the British makes them against all racism

2009 may GCSE “Religion is the best way of helping different races live together in peace” Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion, showing you have considered another point of view. in your answer, you should refer to at least one religion