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Describe And Explain Christian Teachings About Human Rights  

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Describe And Explain Christian Teachings About Human Rights Human rights prevent any discrimination against minority groups in communities. They make sure people can speak and meet openly, ensure that people are not tortured or imprisoned without trial. Human rights allow anybody and everybody to live life without discrimination against who and what they are. Some say human rights are the right to:> Basic guarantees of life> To self-determination and cultural identity> Participate in decision-making within the community> Dissent> Personal dignity> Religious freedom The term 'Human Rights' is not mentioned in the Bible because it is a modern term. However, there are many teachings in the Bible that are related to human rights because they are about treating each other equally. Christians refer to sources of authority for further understanding of the term 'Human Rights'. There tends to be an order of authority, which means that the teachings of some are more...

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