1. Religious Beliefs about Wealth
Key Question.
What do Christians and Buddhists say about wealth?
Starter Task.
Note down the quotation below and explain what it means;
‘It is easier for a camel to go through the
eye of a needle than for a rich man
to enter the kingdom of God.’

2. Religious Beliefs about Wealth
DLOs.
To understand key teaching about wealth
To explain how teachings affect how religious people use wealth.
To apply religious teachings to questions about uses of wealth.
Definitions.
Note down definitions for the following terms;
Poverty -
Tithe -
Being without money and the basic needs of life
One tenth of annual earnings or wealth.

3. Religious Beliefs about Wealth
Watch...
Complete a flow diagram and question outlining the story of Jesus and the tax collector.
What does this story teach Christians about they should deal with money.
Task.
1. What do you think wealthy Christians should do with their money?
Include a reference to Bible teachings.
2. Note down some of examples of Christian charities.

4. Religious Beliefs about Wealth
Things to do...
What do you think wealthy Buddhists should do with their money? Explain reasons for your answer and include reference to Buddhist teachings.
2. Note down some ways in which Buddhists could gain money whilst
keeping to the second precept. Note down some examples of
inappropriate (but legal) ways Buddhists could gain money.
3. Note down some examples of how wealth could be used (a) in a good
way and (b) in a bad way.

5. Religious Beliefs about Wealth
Review - Exam Questions
Give two causes of poverty. (2 marks)
2. Give two ways in which people become wealthy. (2 marks)
3. Explain two religious beliefs about the correct use of money.
Refer to Christianity and Buddhism in your answer. (5 marks)