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; this may involve 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 and fair

Question 15

peacemaker

Answer 15

someone who works for peace and an end to conflict

Question 16

situation ethics

Answer 16

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

Question 17

pacifist

Answer 17

someone who believes that war and violence are never justified

Question 18

looting

Answer 18

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

Question 19

conflict

Answer 19

a serious disagreement

Question 20

atrocity

Answer 20

extremely cruel or barbaric attack

Question 21

pacifism

Answer 21

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

Question 22

forgiveness

Answer 22

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