The distribution of resourses and wealth in the world is unequal

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The distribution of recourses and wealth in the world is unequal

This quote is indeed correct, as certain maps illustrate. Unlike many maps that we use in History or Geography, there are maps like the Peter's Projection Mao, which illustrates how our world can be divided into first world countries, third, and fourth world countries. This map is distorted, to show that all the countries to the north of its line, are the first world countries, and all to the south of its line are the third and fourth world countries. Willy Brandt, a German chancellor, founded this map and it was named 'The Brandt Report' in 1984. It shows us that the world is divided into half. These are known as; 1. The developed World, which refers to the Northern countries, which are scientifically and technologically advanced, and 2. The Developing World, which is a reference to the southern third world countries, which are the main agricultural countries. These two definitions, although correct, can be altered according to Relative, and Absolute Poverty. Relative Poverty is, that when examined carefully, one country can be poor in comparison to another country, but much richer than yet another country. Absolute Poverty, is basic poverty, like living on $1 a day, or less. The distribution of wealth is evidently unequal, as facts show that the North has 80% of the world's wealth, but only 25% of the world's population, and the South have 20% of the worlds wealth, and 75% of he worlds population. This shows us that more people live in poverty than in wealth.

Christians insist that it is incorrect to speak about a divided world, but of one world. We as Christians believe that we all live under the Fatherland of God, and the Brother/Sister land of human kind. All Christians are created in the image and likeliness of God. (Genesis 1) and therefore, every life is sacred, holy and precious in the eyes of God. Many people are starving, need shelter, and clothes, and as Christians, we are all called to fed the hungry, welcome in strangers, and clothe them. Christians are taught to 'love God and love your neighbour as yourself.' This is why Christians have their eyes open, and they see the suffering that takes place in the third and fourth worlds. They are filled with pity and emotion, like Jesus was. Christians then act immediately to help the suffering. (Parable of the Good Samaritan: Luke10). Christians are taught not to be selfish, but give to others. If they do this, they will be able to enter the Kingdom of God, and shall be rewarded with one hundred times more than what they have had to sacrifice. (The Rich Man: Mt 19. 16-30) When the rich get richer, the poor get poorer. Christians realise this, and are angered at the amount of greed in our world. '. You must not worry about the food you need to stay alive or about the clothes you need for your body. Life is much more important than food, and the body much more important than clothes.'(Trust in God: Mt 6. 25-34) This means that we must not buy what we want, but only what we need. Riches and wealth blind many people, but Christians are believed that we should open our eyes, see the suffering and poverty, and act on it.
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Aid is another integral part of Christianity, and Christian teachings. All Christians are expected to help the poor. There are two types of aid that Christians carry out. Emergency Aid - this is short term, which could be medicine in response to a disaster, providing food, shelter and clothing. This type of aid happens all the time, and all over the world. The second type of aid is Developmental Aid - this is long-term aid, which is education, health programmes, charities and organisations, such as Cafod, Christian Aid, Unicef, and others. This type of aid takes longer to ...

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