Prejudice and discrimination

• Christians believe


  Prejudice and discrimination are wrong
• Christians believe


  All humans are equal - imago dei
• Christians teach


  Agape (selfless) love, supports idea of treating all the same way
• Christians follow


  The example of Jesus, who did not discriminate
• Parable of the Good Samaritan


  • Demonstrates ideas of helping others, not treating them differently
• Catholic Christians only allow men to hold church positions, for example bishop, priest, pope
• St Paul taught 'Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says' (1 Corinthians 14:34)
• Gender equality in Christianity


  • Since 2015, the Church of England has allowed female bishops
  • Many Christian organisations (for example, Christian Aid, Tearfund) promote gender equality
• Teachings of equality suggest


  Homosexuals should be allowed to marry
• Some Christians believe love is love regardless of the sex of the people
• Many churches welcome homosexuals
• Traditionally some Christians believe marriage should only be between a man and a woman, and that same-sex relationships are wrong, as they don't produce children naturally
• Some churches do not accept homosexuals
• Allah


  Created all humans - they are equal although not the same
• All people deserve equal treatment and respect
• Muhammad: 'Taught about the importance of treating everyone equally in his final sermon'
• Men in Islam


  • Providers
  • Protectors of women
• Women in Islam


  • Raise the children
  • Look after the home
• Men and women's roles in Islam are seen to complement each other
• Homosexuality in Islam


  Traditionally taught to be wrong
• Homosexual couples cannot have children naturally, which is the purpose of marriage
• Same-sex relationships are seen to threaten the family unit and the stability of society
• There are many examples of Muslims who are homosexual being rejected by other Muslims
• Some Muslims claim it is impossible to be both Muslim and homosexual