8.3 Peace And Conflict

Question 1

What is the definition of Conflict Resolution?

Answer 1

Bringing a fight or struggle to a peaceful conclusion

Question 2

Who are the United Nations?

Answer 2

An international body set to to promote world peace and cooperation

Question 3

What is the definition of World Peace?

Answer 3

The basic aim of the United Nations by removing the causes of war

Question 4

What is Aggression?

Answer 4

Attacking without being provoked

Question 5

What is the definition of Exploitation?

Answer 5

Taking advantage of a weaker group

Question 6

What is a Just War?

Answer 6

A way that is fought for the right reasons and in the right way

Question 7

What is the definition of Pacifism?

Answer 7

Refusing to fight in wars

Question 8

What are Weapons of Mass Destruction?

Answer 8

Non-nuclear weapons that can destroy large areas and/or large numbers of people

Question 9

What is the definition of Respect?

Answer 9

Treating a person or their feelings with consideration

Question 10

What is the definition of Bullying?

Answer 10

Intimidating/frightening people weaker than yourself

Question 11

What is Forgiveness?

Answer 11

The act of stopping the blaming of someone and/or pardoning them for what they have done wrong

Question 12

What is the definition of Reconciliation?

Answer 12

Bringing together people who were once opposed to each other

Question 13

Why is the UN important for world peace?

Answer 13

1. Impose sanctions
2. Limit weapons
3. Use force against threats
4. Send in peace keeping forces

Question 14

How do you religious organisations promote world peace?

Pax Christi

Answer 14

1. Organise public debates
2. Organise anti-war protests
3. Forgiveness and Reconciliation
4. Hold candle lit vigils for affected

Question 15

Give three reasons why wars occur

Answer 15

1. Religion
2. Nationalism
3. Economics

Question 16

When is a just war, just?

Answer 16

1. Fought to restore peace
2. Last resort
3. Must avoid killing civilians
4. Authorised correctly

Question 17

Why do Christians refuse to fight in wars?

Answer 17

1. “Turn the other cheek”
2. “Love your enemies”
3. 5th Commandment - Do not kill
4. Sanctity of Life

Question 18

Why do Christians agree to fight in wars?

Answer 18

1. “An eye for an eye”
2. Jesus didn’t condemn soldiers
3. St Paul-Follow government rule
4. Churches allow you to fight

Question 19

Why do Muslims agree to fight in wars?

Answer 19

1. Quran says right if attacked
2. Muhammad fought in wars
3. If they die in just war = heaven
4. Will fight to remove an evil tyrant
5. Greater/Lesser Jihad

Question 20

Why are all Christians against bullying?

Answer 20

1. Violence with cause is sinful
2. Mistreating God’s creation
3. Golden Rule
4. Parable sheep and goats

Question 21

Why are Muslims against bullying?

Answer 21

1. Islam means peace
2. Islam society based on respect
3. Muslims should protect weak
4. Mistreating God’s creations
5. Muslims are part of UMMAH

Question 22

When you can religion cause conflict in families?

Answer 22

1. Children no longer want to be the same as their parents religion
2. Children want to marry outside of their faith
3. Children can become more religious than their parents
4. Disagreements over moral issues

Question 23

What does Christianity teach about religious conflicts within families?

Answer 23

1. Honour you mother & father

2. Parents don’t provoke children

Question 24

What does Islam teach about religious conflicts within families?

Answer 24

1. Obey parents even in adulthood

2. No child should harm parents

Question 25

Why do Christians believe in forgiveness?

Answer 25

1. Jesus died to bring it
2. Our father forgives us
3. Forgive 70X7
4. Jesus forgave woman in adultery

Question 26

Why do Muslims believe in forgiveness?

Answer 26

1. God’s Compassionate to sinners
2. Quran tells Muslims to forgive
3. Hadith shows it
4. Allah means merciful