2. Religion, Peace & Conflict Flashcards
Biological Weapons
Disease-producing agents, such as bacteria, viruses and toxins, that are used against humans to cause disease and death.
Bullying
The deliberate intimidation of a person through words or physical actions.
Chemical Weapons
Toxic chemicals used to kill or injure; are banned under international law.
Civilian Casualties
People who, despite not fighting in a war, are injured or killed by the fighting.
Conflict
A dispute between sides; can be between individuals, groups, or nations.
Conflict Resolution
Creating peace by finding a solution for a problem between two parties that have been at war or in dispute.
Dictator
A ruler who uses power unjustly.
Environmental Damage
The potential created by modern warfare, in which an army might destroy huge areas of land to wipe out an enemy’s cover, using chemical weapons that can affect the vegetation for decades, even after the war has ended.
Forgiveness
Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done; moving on.
Holy War
A war that is believed to be sanctioned by God and for a religious cause.
Injustice
Lack of justice, which can lead to a lack of self-worth and dignity.
Justice
Bringing fairness back to a situation and for all people.
Just War Theory
A set of rules and conditions, as defined by St. Thomas Aquinas, that must be met for a war to be believed to be justified, which includes justifiable military action, and being acceptable to God.
Martyrdom
The act where a person is killed for their religious beliefs (martyr) and accepts death rather than renouncing their faith.
Non-Violent Resistance
Opposing the use of physical force to bring about social or political change by resisting and/or acting against someone or something.
Nuclear deterrence
Having nuclear weapons with the aim of deterring/preventing other states attacking for a fear of retaliation and nuclear war (possibly leading to mutually assured destruction).
Nuclear weapons
A weapon of mass destruction, more especially a device that releases energy in a violent, explosive way as a result of a nuclear reaction, causing extensive damage, major area destruction, and a significant loss of life.
Nuclear War
A war fought using nuclear weapons.
Pacifism
The belief that all violence and war are wrong and unjustifiable, it should never be used, and instead, disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
Peace
The opposite of war, which is harmony between all in society.
Peace-making
Working to bring about peace and reconciliation.
Protest
A statement or action to express disagreement, and can be an organised event to demonstrate disagreement with a policy or political action.
Radicalisation
When someone is influenced to hold extreme views on religious and/or political issues because they are unwilling to see alternate views.
Reconciliation
Making up, rebuilding, and restoring friendly relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement and breakdown.