GCSE RS THEMES - RELIGION, PEACE AND CONFLICT (3) Flashcards
peace definition?
absence of conflict and war, leading to happiness and harmony
justice definition?
bringing abt what is right and fair, according to the law
forgiveness definition?
showing compassion and mercy
reconciliation definition?
restoring friendly relationships after conflict
are u allowed to protest in the uk?
yes, cit is a fundamental democratic freedom
what are christians and jews both against?
violent protest and terrorism
example of a peaceful protest?
Dr Martin Luther King protest in the1950’s
quote for terrorism?
“do not repay anyone evil for evil” - Romans
3 reasons for war?
greed, retaliation and self-defence
quote for greed?
“for the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil” - Timothy
quote for retaliation?
“if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also” - Matthew
quote for self-defence?
“live at peace with everyone” - Romans
what commandment does greed go against (christians)?
“you shall not covet”
why do both christians and jews not accept mass destruction?
kills huge numbers of ppl and only God can end life
what commandment does it go against?
“you shall not murder”
what is a just war?
a war which internationally meets accepted criteria for fairness
3 things that makes a war just?
- declared by proper legal authority 2. be a last resort
- be proportional
what rule do jews have abt wars?
the civillians and land must be protected - Deuteronomy
what is a holy war?
fighting for a religious cause or God
christian views abt religion as cause of violence?
Jesus teaches that violence and anger that leads to violence is wrong
jewish views abt religion as cause of violence?
holocaust - very against it and do not believe their teachings encourage violence
christian quote for religion as cause of violence?
“put your sword back in its place”
what is pacifism?
belief of ppl who refuse to take part in war
christian views abt pacifism?
follow jesus example - “blessed are the peacemakers”
