2 - Peace & Conflict Flashcards
Violence
Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage or kill someone or something
Catholic teaching on violence
Against because we believe that everyone is created in God’s image and we should love our neighbours as we love ourselves
Bullying
When someone does something in order to harm or intimidate someone else
Forgiveness
Decision of releasing the feeling of vengeance towards a person that has harmed you
Reconsiliation
Act of friends or relatives becoming friendly again after a disagreement
Justice
Fairness in the way people are treated
Relevant bible passages for this topic
“Turn the other cheek”
“Forgive 70 times 70 times”
Story of Jesus in the temple
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”
Parable of the good samaritan
“You have sent me to set the downtrodden free”
Righteous anger
Being angry at something that opposes God
BLM movement
Political social movement thats seeks to highlight racism, discrimiation and inequality in todays society
MeToo movement
Social movement against sexual abuse, sexual harassment, rape in which people publicise their experiences
Consequences of warfare on civilians
Homes, towns bombed and destroyed causing lack of neccessities for civilians
Consequences of warfare for soldiers
Risking your life as your physically fighting and putting your life at risk for your country
Consequences of warfare for environment
Many places destroyed but many weapons now use chemicals that harm the environment eg nuclear bombs
Religious violence
Violence motivated by a group or person going against what their religion believes in
Holy war
Warefare which is justified or caused by religious beliefs of differences in religion