describe how attitudes to equality,diversity and rights can be affected by religious or secular beliefs?

Answer 1

How come such an interesting question has failed to elicit a huge response? It's a big question, and I'm not sure I'm best qualified to answer it, but here goes...

I work in one of the emergency services and they're hot on equality and race and diversity training, which is as it should be.

Personally, my faith has taught me that we are all created equal and it's not up to us to judge one another. That's God's perogative. My faith has also taught me that it's not good enough simply to love your neighbour, you have to love your enemies too, just as Jesus did. Also, Christians should show their love for their fellow humans by helping the poor and the needy, by being compassionate and caring, regardless of race, colour, culture, sex or beliefs. It means being patient, kind, without envy, pride or boasting, not being rude, self-seeking or easily angered and not keeping any record of wrongs.

Unfortunately, a lot of people who claim to be Christian don't live up to this very tall order - after all, we are imperfect and falible - but you would be hard pressed to find a better blueprint for getting along with the rest of the people on this planet.

My Christian beliefs (I avoid 'religion' wherever and whenever I can because that's the man-made bit) have shaped my attitudes in a very positive way even though I make mistakes and don't always live up to the qualities mentioned above.

If you posted this question on the Religion & Spirituality section you might be inundated with replies. However, I would caution you that there are a lot of very negative and sometimes bitter and twisted people on that site - especially today.

Answer 2

The best description you'll ever get is in the gospels, which show how Jesus of Nazareth dealt with prostitutes, corrupt tax-collectors, an occupying foreign army, self-righteous people, hypocrites, religiously proud people, second-class citizens (local men in an occupied land), third-class citizens (the local women), maniacs, foreigners, medical outcasts, and the poor.

Answer 3

Bigotry and intolerance threaten human rights. human beings attempt and isolate bigotry and intolerance to teams that they don't accept as true with. Who then is the bigot. Activists experience they are below possibility and many times seem greater illiberal than the bigots. the midsection course isn't elementary:)))

Answer 4

They do not tolerate other religions & dictate.