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Germaine Greer praised Mother Teresa for her stance on abortion in her criticism from 1990.
Germaine Greer praised Mother Teresa for her stance on abortion in her criticism from 1990.
False
Bill Clinton invited Mother Teresa to a National Prayer Breakfast, where she received a warm reception from the audience.
Bill Clinton invited Mother Teresa to a National Prayer Breakfast, where she received a warm reception from the audience.
False
Germaine Greer continued to criticize Mother Teresa after initially doing so in 1990.
Germaine Greer continued to criticize Mother Teresa after initially doing so in 1990.
True
Christopher Hitchens is one of the notable figures known as the 'Four Horsemen' in the atheist community.
Christopher Hitchens is one of the notable figures known as the 'Four Horsemen' in the atheist community.
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Mother Teresa's criticisms came primarily from atheists who disagreed with her religious beliefs.
Mother Teresa's criticisms came primarily from atheists who disagreed with her religious beliefs.
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Israel bombed the area around Beirut due to actions taken by the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
Israel bombed the area around Beirut due to actions taken by the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
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Mother Teresa found a shelter for orphans in the Muslim hospice she visited.
Mother Teresa found a shelter for orphans in the Muslim hospice she visited.
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Mother Teresa negotiated a cease-fire to assist children affected by the conflict.
Mother Teresa negotiated a cease-fire to assist children affected by the conflict.
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The bombardment of Beirut lasted for more than six months.
The bombardment of Beirut lasted for more than six months.
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Mother Teresa's intervention took place for a period of three to four hours.
Mother Teresa's intervention took place for a period of three to four hours.
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Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize had a significant impact on Mother Teresa's life.
Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize had a significant impact on Mother Teresa's life.
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Mother Teresa primarily focused her work in the affluent neighborhoods of India.
Mother Teresa primarily focused her work in the affluent neighborhoods of India.
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Mother Teresa was only known in her home country of India.
Mother Teresa was only known in her home country of India.
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Cynical political figures avoided engaging with Mother Teresa due to her popularity.
Cynical political figures avoided engaging with Mother Teresa due to her popularity.
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Popes John XXIII and John Paul II played a crucial role in supporting Mother Teresa's ministry.
Popes John XXIII and John Paul II played a crucial role in supporting Mother Teresa's ministry.
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The Missionaries of Charity are highly efficient in providing aid to a large number of people.
The Missionaries of Charity are highly efficient in providing aid to a large number of people.
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Mother Teresa preferred her Sisters to be evaluated based on general helping standards.
Mother Teresa preferred her Sisters to be evaluated based on general helping standards.
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Works of Justice focus on direct, individual aid to those in need.
Works of Justice focus on direct, individual aid to those in need.
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Sister Collette Livermore left the Missionaries of Charity feeling fulfilled and in alignment with their goals.
Sister Collette Livermore left the Missionaries of Charity feeling fulfilled and in alignment with their goals.
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Mother Teresa's approach is categorized as Works of Mercy.
Mother Teresa's approach is categorized as Works of Mercy.
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Christopher Hitchens claimed that Mother Teresa focused primarily on serving the poor without any ulterior motives.
Christopher Hitchens claimed that Mother Teresa focused primarily on serving the poor without any ulterior motives.
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Hitchens accused the Missionaries of Charity of neglecting basic medical care as a fundamental aspect of their work.
Hitchens accused the Missionaries of Charity of neglecting basic medical care as a fundamental aspect of their work.
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Mother Teresa maintained a close relationship with political leaders and businessmen, which Hitchens criticized.
Mother Teresa maintained a close relationship with political leaders and businessmen, which Hitchens criticized.
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Hitchens praised Mother Teresa for her vocal opposition to the communist regime in Albania.
Hitchens praised Mother Teresa for her vocal opposition to the communist regime in Albania.
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Hitchens considered Albania to be a supportive environment for religious practices during Enver Hoxha's leadership.
Hitchens considered Albania to be a supportive environment for religious practices during Enver Hoxha's leadership.
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Mother Teresa believed that addressing the suffering of many was more important than helping individuals.
Mother Teresa believed that addressing the suffering of many was more important than helping individuals.
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The Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, primarily focused on acts of justice.
The Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, primarily focused on acts of justice.
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Mother Teresa's philosophy was greatly influenced by the 'little way' of Thérèse of Lisieux.
Mother Teresa's philosophy was greatly influenced by the 'little way' of Thérèse of Lisieux.
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Mother Teresa considered quantitative goals and statistics to be vital in measuring service to God.
Mother Teresa considered quantitative goals and statistics to be vital in measuring service to God.
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Mother Teresa condemned those who pursued justice and human rights.
Mother Teresa condemned those who pursued justice and human rights.
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Mother Teresa supported the use of birth control methods apart from the rhythm method.
Mother Teresa supported the use of birth control methods apart from the rhythm method.
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In her 1979 Nobel Lecture, Mother Teresa compared abortion to armed conflict.
In her 1979 Nobel Lecture, Mother Teresa compared abortion to armed conflict.
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Mother Teresa viewed abortion as a necessary option for families in poverty.
Mother Teresa viewed abortion as a necessary option for families in poverty.
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Mother Teresa described abortion as the 'worst evil and the greatest enemy of peace'.
Mother Teresa described abortion as the 'worst evil and the greatest enemy of peace'.
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Mother Teresa's views on abortion were universally accepted without criticism.
Mother Teresa's views on abortion were universally accepted without criticism.
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Pope John Paul II initially referred to Mother Teresa as 'Mother Teresa of Delhi'.
Pope John Paul II initially referred to Mother Teresa as 'Mother Teresa of Delhi'.
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Both Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II experienced a privileged childhood.
Both Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II experienced a privileged childhood.
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Mother Teresa asked the Pope for permission to be excused from meetings with cardinals and bishops.
Mother Teresa asked the Pope for permission to be excused from meetings with cardinals and bishops.
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John Paul II's visit to the House for the Dying was an event that made Mother Teresa unhappy.
John Paul II's visit to the House for the Dying was an event that made Mother Teresa unhappy.
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John Paul II would not let anyone leave during his visit to Kalighat.
John Paul II would not let anyone leave during his visit to Kalighat.
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Mother Teresa visited Bhopal, India, after a gas leak incident in 1984 that killed over 16,000 people.
Mother Teresa visited Bhopal, India, after a gas leak incident in 1984 that killed over 16,000 people.
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The Ukrainian nuclear disaster at Chernobyl occurred in 1987, leading to Mother Teresa's visit.
The Ukrainian nuclear disaster at Chernobyl occurred in 1987, leading to Mother Teresa's visit.
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Mother Teresa's intervention in Ethiopia in 1985 was due to a widespread famine threatening one million people.
Mother Teresa's intervention in Ethiopia in 1985 was due to a widespread famine threatening one million people.
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Mother Teresa's efforts in Bhopal went largely unnoticed by the international community.
Mother Teresa's efforts in Bhopal went largely unnoticed by the international community.
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Mother Teresa primarily focused her humanitarian work in urban, affluent areas.
Mother Teresa primarily focused her humanitarian work in urban, affluent areas.
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Sister Teresa opened a hospice in Greenwich Village that initially housed patients from a nearby hospital.
Sister Teresa opened a hospice in Greenwich Village that initially housed patients from a nearby hospital.
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The 'Gift of Peace' hospice opened in November 1986 despite significant community opposition.
The 'Gift of Peace' hospice opened in November 1986 despite significant community opposition.
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Sister Teresa expanded the Missionaries of Charity hospices to multiple locations, including parts of Africa.
Sister Teresa expanded the Missionaries of Charity hospices to multiple locations, including parts of Africa.
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Patients in the hospices could enjoy unlimited television viewing and had no restrictions on visiting hours.
Patients in the hospices could enjoy unlimited television viewing and had no restrictions on visiting hours.
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Archbishop James Hickey offered a functioning hospital to Sister Teresa to assist her hospice work.
Archbishop James Hickey offered a functioning hospital to Sister Teresa to assist her hospice work.
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Study Notes
- The Missionaries of Charity order faces criticism for ineffectiveness and questionable practices.
- Some critics argue that the order's methods are not flawless and fail to alleviate pain or heal illnesses in the marginalized people it serves.
- Critics question the order's ability to efficiently use resources to help large numbers of people.
- Some admire the order's efforts but are also concerned about the order's failure to provide adequate care for the orphans and dying.
- The order's public image as an icon of charity and virtue is contrasted with the reality of the order's ministry.
- Critics suggest that the order's apparent focus on spiritual matters, at times, neglected the most basic medical care.
- The order's critics suggest an internal contradiction between its aims and actions.
- Critics contend that the order's approach to addressing suffering might have been a poor strategy to help people.
- The order's methods are examined through different contexts, raising questions about the best way to address the problems of poverty and disease.
- The order might have some issues with social justice or social service considerations.
- The order's approach to social work is evaluated based on the different approaches taken in various countries.
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Explore the complex relationship between Mother Teresa and her critics, including Germaine Greer and Christopher Hitchens. This quiz delves into events such as her interactions during the National Prayer Breakfast and her humanitarian efforts in conflict areas like Beirut. Test your knowledge on her life, beliefs, and the controversies that surrounded her.
