Conflict Flashcards
Quotes against conflict
‘Blessed are the peacemakers’
‘Those who live by the sword die by the sword’
‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you’
‘Blessed are the merciful’
Nowadays Christians disagree on war - some believe that war is alright as long as it sticks to the rules of a _________ war. However Christians are ____________
Just
Pacifists
What is war
Large scale violent conflict causing huge destruction
What are the effects of war
Destroying people
Destroying land
Destroying morale
Quotes for conflict
The Lord said to Joshua ‘Take all the soldier with you… prepare to attack the city by surprise’
What are the causes of war
To protect yourself/your country Dictator/corrupt government To gain wealth, power or oil / greed To resolve arguments from a previous war / revenge To protect an ally
How could a Christian make their point without violence
Protests
Marches
Boycott
Speech
Arguments for the storage of nuclear weapons
Prevents other countries from attacking (keeps us safe)
Soldiers don’t have to be sacrificed
Only a very last resort (abides by just war theory)
Arguments against the storage of nuclear weapons
‘Thou shall not kill’
Only God has the right to end human life (effectively playing God)
Breaks the sanctity of life
Against the just war theory by killing innocent lives
Nuclear weapon have long lasting effects
Not forgiving
What are the 4 types of pacifists
Absolute pacifists
Conditional pacifists
Selective pacifists
Active pacifists
What is the view of an absolute pacifist
War is never ever right - not only will they not fight - they won’t even help those who are fighting or the country they’re fighting for
What Christian teachings are behind an absolute pacifists beliefs
Morality
Pacifism
Sanctity of life
What is the view of a conditional pacifist
Against war in principle but accept that it is sometimes the lesser of 2 evils
What is the view of a selective pacifist
Not absolutely against war as long as it’s just - they take the situation into account, find the best way to resolve it and may enter war with a fair and just matter of degree therefore they are against weapons of mass destruction
What is the view of an active pacifist
Heavily involved in political activity to promote peace
What is the definition of terrorism
The unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims
What do terrorists believe
Terrorists believe that what they believe in is right and that everyone should agree with them and if not - should be forced to abide by their rules or be murdered. Therefore terrorists plot acts of extreme violence to scare people into getting their own ways
What constitutes a just war
War must be the last resort
There must be a serious threat
There must be some chance of success
Weapons must be used proportionally
The decision to go to war must be made by a legitimate authority
The ultimate goal must be the restoration of peace
Why do people commit crime
Social reasons
Addiction
Psychological problems
What are the aims of punishment
To protect citizens
To act as a deterrent to others
Reforming - to prevent the criminal from committing the same crime again
Retribution - Justice for the victim
