8.3 - CONTENT - Peace and Conflict Flashcards
Name 3 types of bullying….
Any from:
- Physical
- Verbal
- Emotion
Name 7 causes of war
1) Self defence
2) Economics or natural resources
3) Fear
4) National pride
5) Fighting against aggression and injustice
6) Long standing racial or ethnic hatred
7) Protecting people from persecution and exploitation
Name 2 reasons why Christians oppose bullying…
Any from:
- It is violence without a just cause
- Bullying people would be abusing God’s creation
- Jesus taught that we should treat others like we would treat ourselves
- Taking revenge is wrong
- After death they will be judged on what they have done in life
- They should protect the weak
Why do Christians oppose bullying?
Because it is violence without a just cause
Name 2 reasons why Muslims oppose bullying…
Any from:
- They believe that any type of violence or aggression without a just cause is wrong
- Bullying is abusing Allah’s creation
- Muslims are taught to try and bring an end to justice and cruelty
Why do Muslims oppose bullying?
They believe that any type of violence or aggression without a just cause is wrong
Name a Muslim quote that is against bullying…
“Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoying what is right, and forbidding what is wrong” (Surah 3:104)
Give 4 reasons why the conflict in Darfur occurred
1) Economic/Environment
2) Long standing ethnic hatred
3) National pride
4) Remote location
Why was the economy/environment one of the factors that started the Darfur war?
Years of drought and desertification meant that food and water were scarce.
- This meant the nomadic people were having to move to other peoples land who were already struggling
- Farmers had been growing cash crops, further reducing the land available to grow food
Why was long standing ethnic hatred a reason the Darfur war occurred?
Both sides had long standing disputes and a traditional hatred for each other. The Sudanese government was accused of favouring Arabs and persecuting non Arabs.
Why was national pride a reason the Darfur War occurred?
Some parts of the anti government forces wanted south Sudan to be made an independent country, however the government and their supporters wanted Sudan to stay as one country.
Why was having a remote location a reason the Darfur War occurred?
Darfur was incredibly remote with poor transport and communication links and when problems started to flare up other countries didn’t know about it and by the time the international community found out thousands had already been killed and displaced from their homes.
Name 6 conditions of a Just War
1) There is a reasonable likelihood of success
2) A last resort
3) Warfare must be discriminate and civilians should not be targeted
4) The cause of war should be just, such as resisting aggression or injustice
5) Aim to bring peace
6) The methods used must be fair and reasonable
Why is the Just War Theory an important idea?
It would allow a religious believer to fight in a conflict without thinking they’re doing wrong.
4 reasons why Christians choose to be pacifist
1) 10 commandments forbid killing
2) Jesus taught that people should love their enemies
3) Jesus stopped his own followers from using violence
4) Nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction can cause unimaginable suffering to innocent people.
