Ethics Paper 2 Theme D Peace and Conflict Flashcards
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What are Causes of War?
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Reasons why war happens; greed, self-defence, retaliation.
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Christian Aid?
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A Christian Organisation that workd to end poverty, which includes helping victims of war and refugees.
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is a Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament?
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A group of Christians in England who work to eliminate (remove) all nuclear weapons from the world
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Conflict?
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Dispute between sides, can be between individuals, groups or nations
Ethics - paper 2 Theme D
What is a Conscientious Objector?
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Someone who refuses to fight in war due to their beliefs that violence/ war is wrong eg. Desmond Doss
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What are the Crusades?
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Battles between Christians and Muslims in the 11th to 14th centuries, both sides believed that God was supporting and helping them win.
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Forgiveness?
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Pardoning/letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done; moving on
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Greed?
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Selfish desire for something
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Holy War?
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War that is believed to be supported by God
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Justice?
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Fairness in society and the world
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Just War Theory?
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Set of rules for fighting a war in a way believed to be justified and acceptable to God
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Nuclear Deterrence?
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Having nuclear weapons with the aim of deterring/preventing other states attacking for fear of retalliation and nuclear war (possibly leading to MAD - Mutually Assured Destruction)
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What are Nuclear Weapons?
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A weapon of mass destruction which causes widespread damage and loss of life. Nuclear War would be a war fought using these weapons.
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Pacifism?
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Belief that all violence is wrong which then affects all behaviours.
Ethics - Paper 2 Theme D
What is Peace?
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The opposite of war; harmony between all in society