Social justice and charity
What Social justice and charity means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
On a societal scale, Christian teachings have shaped large-scale charitable organisations which campaign for global social justice and systemic change.
Teachings on Zakah and Sadaqah drive social welfare initiatives, reducing poverty and promoting economic justice.
Topics that use Social justice and charity
- Christianity (AQA GCSE)
- Islam (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- British context
- British society
- Christian heritage
- Core Doctrines
- Denominational diversity
- Diversity of Expression
- Moral decision-making
- Moral responsibility
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