Can Violence Create A Better World? Flashcards
Who developed the just war theory?
Thomas Aquinas
What a pacifist
A person who is against any form of violence
Why might a Hindu or a Buddhist be a pacifist?
Buddhist - bad actions will result in bad karma
Hindu - belief of Ahimsa ( non-violence )
Why might a Christian be a pacifist?
Jesus was a peacemaker so it would support their beliefs
What peaceful methods did Bonhoeffer use?
Confronted hitler on his actions
Made a story about peace
Preached sermons
Radio broadcast
Told people to pray for the defeat of Germany
Called Hitler anti-Christ
Set a new church separated the nazis
Why was Bonhoeffer killed?
The Nazis found out that he was a double agent and smuggled Jews out of the country
What did Noor Khan do in Paris?
She was a radio transmitter
What were Noor Khans final words?
Liberté
What is a kirpan?
A small blunt sword to remind people to fight against evil
What is a conscientious objector?
Someone who doesn’t participate in war
Name one reason why Muhammad Ali refused his draft to the army?
Muhammad was a pacifist
He was Muslim
Refused to participate in unjust war
What were the consequences of a Muhammad refusing his draft to the army?
He was arrested and fined money
What are the six criteria of the just war theory?
Good authority, just cause, positive intention, success, minimal force had last resort.
