Attitudes to Rich and Poor in Society

Candidates should be aware of religious beliefs and teachings concerning individual wealth

 and poverty and explanations for the existence of both rich and poor in society. They should be aware of the implications of these beliefs and teachings in relation to:

 religious attitidues to the rich and poor

religious attitudes towards the responsible use of money

the possible causes and sources of wealth, including buisness and enterprise, gifts and inheritance, earnings and savings;

The possible causes of poverty, including:

homelessness, laziness, apathy, gambling, lack of education, family situation, dependancy, illness.

Ways of overcoming poverty; what is being done to help people break out of  the poverty trap, including counselling, training, education, fund raising and the work of charities and religious organisations:

 Issues such as the minimum wage and excessive salaries

The debate about who is responsible for the poor andwhat they should to care for the poor, including the roles of the state, the community and the family;

the role of the lotteries as a source of charity funding and personal welath; whether or not it is right to take part.

 Rich and Poor

Information on Rich and Poor

 Rich and Poor resources

 Statistics on UK Poverty

 UK Poverty