Nature of Humanity
This Christian belief teaches that humans are created in the image and likeness of God.
What is Imago Dei?
Christianity teaches this as the ultimate restoration of humanity’s relationship with God.
What is Salvation?
This 1948 document is the most influential international statement of human rights.
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Christians believe God’s revelation occurred uniquely through this event, where God became human.
What is the Incarnation?
This Christian charity organisation works globally to address poverty and injustice.
What is World Vision?
In Judaism, this Hebrew concept means “in the image of God” and forms the basis of human dignity.
What is B’tselem Elohim?
In Hinduism, liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth is called this.
What is Moksha?
Judaism and Christianity often support human rights through this belief that human life is sacred.
What is the Sanctity of Life?
Jews are called to help repair the world through this principle.
What is Tikkun Olam?
This Jewish principle of charitable giving promotes justice and support for those in need.
What is Tzedakah?
In Hinduism, this refers to the eternal self or soul that is part of ultimate reality.
What is Atman?
Buddhists strive to reach this state, ending suffering and escaping samsara.
What is Nirvana?
In Islam, rights and responsibilities are ultimately grounded in this principle.
What is submission to the will of Allah?
Shi’a Muslims emphasise this concept of Divine Justice.
What is Adalat?
This Australian Islamic organisation provides humanitarian aid and disaster relief.
What is Islamic Relief Australia?
This Buddhist teaching states that there is no permanent, unchanging self.
What is Anatta?
Judaism teaches that humans can choose between good and evil through this gift.
What is Free Will?
Hinduism teaches that actions have consequences, influencing ethical decisions about rights and responsibilities through this concept.
What is Karma?
These teachings form the foundation of Buddhist ethical living.
What are the Five Precepts?
Hindus for Human Rights promotes human dignity based on the teachings of dharma and this concept.
What is Atman?
Islam teaches that humans are created to worship and submit to this divine being.
Who is Allah?
Islam teaches that personal spiritual struggle to live according to Allah’s will is called this.
What is the Greater Jihad?
This 1990 declaration presents an Islamic framework for understanding human rights.
What is the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam?
In Judaism, this principle teaches that saving a life overrides almost every other religious obligation.
What is Pikuach Nefesh?
This Buddhist organisation focuses on alleviating hunger and poverty worldwide.
What is Buddhist Global Relief?