Christianity: Peace and Conflict

Question 1

Conscientious objector

Answer 1

Someone who refuses to serve in the armed forces for ethical reasons

Question 2

Violence

Answer 2

The intentional use of force or power against oneself, another person, or a group

Question 3

Terrorism

Answer 3

The unlawful use of violence, including against innocent civilians, to achieve a political or religious goal

Question 4

Weapons of

mass destruction

Answer 4

Biological, chemical and nuclear weapons that can cause widespread damage and kill thousands of people

Question 5

Mediator

Answer 5

Person or group who tries to help those in conflict reach an agreement

Question 6

Stewardship

Answer 6

Looking after something so it can be passed on to the next generation

Question 7

Disarmament

Answer 7

Reducing, withdrawing, or abolishing weapons

Question 8

Holy war

Answer 8

War to spread a religious belief or to defend that belief

Question 9

Just war theory

Answer 9

A set of conditions that need to be met in order for a war to be justified

Question 10

Passive resistance

Answer 10

Non-violent opposition to something; it may mean going against some laws

Question 11

Aggressor

Answer 11

Person, group or country that is the first to attack

Question 12

Terrorist

Answer 12

Person who uses unlawful violence or threats to harm or injure people

Question 13

Apartheid

Answer 13

System in South Africa, which legally segregated and discriminated against people according to their race.

Question 14

Justice

Answer 14

Doing what is right a fair (mostly based on the law)

Question 15

situation ethics

Answer 15

Ethical decisions are made according to the specific context of the decision

Question 16

Pacifist

Answer 16

Someone who believes that war and violence are never justified

Question 17

Looting

Answer 17

Stealing goods from shops and houses, usually during a war or riot

Question 18

Conflict

Answer 18

A serious disagreement

Question 19

Atrocity

Answer 19

Extremely cruel or barbaric attack, usually involving violence

Question 20

Pacifism

Answer 20

The belief that war can never be justified and that conflicts should be settled peacefully

Question 21

forgiveness

Answer 21

Pardoning a person for a wrong committed against you, in a Christian context, forgiveness does not always come about because the person deserves to be forgiven but out of love, mercy and grace.

Question 22

Peacemaker

Answer 22

Someone who works for peace and an end to conflict.