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Sikhism: Equality

Sikh attitudes to wealth and poverty

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Overview

The causes of poverty in the UK and the world, Kabir on rich and poor on Ang 1159, whether wealth is wrong, Bhai Lalo and Malik Bhago, dasvandh, virtue ethics, and practical responses.

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What does Kabir teach about rich and poor on Ang 1159?

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What are the causes of poverty in the UK?

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What are the causes of poverty in the world?

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  1. 1

    What are the causes of poverty in the UK?

    Model answer

    Causes of poverty in the UK include unemployment, low pay, illness and high housing costs. Family breakdown and debt also play a part.

  2. 2

    What are the causes of poverty in the world?

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    Causes of world poverty include war, debt, unfair trade and natural disasters. Corruption and lack of education keep countries poor.

  3. 3

    What does Kabir teach about rich and poor on Ang 1159 of the Guru Granth Sahib?

    Model answer

    Kabir says the rich man turns his back on the poor man, while the poor man welcomes the rich. The poor man and the rich man are brothers.

  4. 4

    What does Ang 1159 teach Sikhs about how to treat the poor?

    Model answer

    The hymn condemns the lack of respect shown to the poor. Rich and poor are equal before God and should be treated as family.

  5. 5

    Do Sikhs believe that being wealthy is wrong?

    Model answer

    Sikhs believe wealth earned honestly is not wrong. Attachment to wealth, part of maya, is the danger.

  6. 6

    What does the story of Bhai Lalo and Malik Bhago teach?

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    Guru Nanak chose to eat with Bhai Lalo, a poor carpenter who earned honestly. Guru Nanak refused the feast of Malik Bhago, a rich man who exploited the poor.

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