26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of

... RS GCSE Philosophy & Ethics/Religion and Equality Section (A) Describe the teachings of the religion you are studying about racism. Section (B) Explain how followers of this religion might put their beliefs about racism into action. Section (C) 'Violence is an appropriate response to racism'. Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answers and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to the religion which you are studying in your answer. Section (A) Teachings of Christianity about racism. What is racism? People sometimes say that discrimination = prejudice + power. Sometimes racial prejudice is made acceptable and supported by key organisations in our society. Many people would believe that although prejudice isn't bad it can be damaging when it leads to discrimination. Discrimination is acting on a prejudice, for example, refusing someone a job because of his or her skin colour. Racism is not just based on skin colour though; racism is prejudice

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