2 Relgion, Peace and Conflict

Question 1

What are some catholic charities that help the victims of War?

Answer 1

CSAN
CRS
Paxi christi

Question 2

What is the ‘Just War Theory’?

Answer 2

A set of principles that justify if it is ethically right to go to war

Question 3

What rules does the Just War theory state to have a Just war?

Answer 3

There rules are that:
It must be for a good intention,
Be a last resort
Must have a just cause (reason)
In proportion (benefits must be greater than harm caused)
Reasonable chance of success
Be started by proper authorities

Question 4

What does Exodus 15:3 read?

Answer 4

“The Lord is a Warrior”

Question 5

What is a good quote for JWT: must be a last resort?

Answer 5

Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the Peacemakers”

Question 6

First paragraph on catholics can never support WMD

Answer 6

All human life is sacred
Pope benedict “no victors, only victims”

Question 7

Second paragraph on catholics can never support WMD

Answer 7

Wmds can potentially save more lives by ending conflicts quicker
Joel 3:9 - Prepare for war

Question 8

Third paragraph on catholics can never support WMD

Answer 8

Wmd is necessary, too many lives are endangered like nazi and jews
Jesus got angry in the temple, righteous anger

Question 9

Conclusion on catholics can never support WMD

Answer 9

Harm is not necessary for disagreements however righteous anger is acceptable
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth - Exodus 21

Question 10

What does Exodus 15:3 suggest?

Answer 10

Aspire to fight like the Lord but fight for what is right

Question 11

What does Matthew 5:9 read?

Answer 11

“Blessed are the Peacemakers”

Question 12

What does Matthew 5:9 suggest?

Answer 12

The Lord wants us to be rational and willing to agree

Question 13

What does Matthew 18 read?

Answer 13

Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother ‘as many as 7 times?’, Jesus said ‘no 77 times

Question 14

What does the story in Matthew 18 suggest?

Answer 14

We should always forgive

Question 15

What does Exodus 21 read?

Answer 15

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”

Question 16

What does Exodus 21 suggest?

Answer 16

You must get revenge in war

Question 17

What does Joel 3:9 read?

Answer 17

“Prepare for War”

Question 18

What does Joel 3:9 suggest?

Answer 18

That war is acceptable when righteous

Question 19

What does Pope Benedict say about victims and war?

Answer 19

“There are no victors, only victims”

Question 20

What does Bope Benedict suggest when he says ‘There is no victors, only victims”?

Answer 20

We are all humans who share the same struggles so must unite and agree

Question 21

What did Jesus do that demonstrates righteous anger?

Answer 21

Jesus got angry in the temple

Question 22

What is the Just War Theory?

Answer 22

A set of principles that decide if a war is just

Question 23

What is Holy War?

Answer 23

A religious War because of religious differences

Question 24

What were The Crusades?

Answer 24

A series of wars between Christian Europe and Islamic Middle-East

Question 25

What is pacifism?

Answer 25

Belief that ware and violence is unjustifiable

Question 26

What is Radicalisation?

Answer 26

When someone starts to believe extreme views which can lead to extreme acts (terrorism)

Question 27

What is a Martyrdom?

Answer 27

Thr death or suffering of a Martyr

Question 28

What are Weapons of Mass Destruction and why is it used?

Answer 28

Nuclear, biological or chemical weapons to cause serious widespread devastation

Question 29

What is another word for justce?

Answer 29

Fairness

Question 30

What does Matthew 6:12 read? (Our father)

Answer 30

“Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us”

Question 31

What is reconciliation?

Answer 31

Restoration of relationships that were broken by conflict