PEACE Flashcards
Beatitudes
The Beatitudes encourage adherents to become peacemakers and heal the world.
Beatitudes Example 1
PeaceWise which helps adherents who are struggling during times of struggle by assisting them with mental health
Beatitudes Quote 1
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).
Beatitude Example 2
Archbishop Justin Arama promoted peace during his peace talks in Sudan
Beatitudes Quote 2
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9).
The Commandment of Love
Throughout his ministry Jesus preached the idea that adherents cannot become purified without each other and so must love each other.
Commandment of Love Example 1
Forgive others just as Lelia Abdallah did to the man who killed her children during a car accident. I4give organisation she started.
Commandment of Love Quote 1
“This is the first and great commandment. “And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39).
Commandment of Love Example 2
Donate to Vinies Organisation who help the less fortunate by providing food, clothing and shelter to them.
Commandment of Love Quote 2
“love without measure” - MMMMMMother Teresa
Salat
The pillar of faith Salat requires that the adherent completes give daily prayers from morning to night.
Salat Quote 1
“And establish prayer and give Zakah and obey the Messenger - that you may receive mercy.” (Quran 24:56)
Salat Quote 2
“And enjoin prayer upon your family [and people] and be steadfast therein” (Quran 20:132)
Jihad
Jihad underlines the idea that violence and actions of force should not be the first solution toward struggle.
Jihad Example
Muslims for peace is an organisation which promotes nonviolence through campaigns and media commentary.
Jihad Quote
(Surah 29:69) As for those who struggle in Our cause, We will surely guide them along Our Way. And Allah is certainly with the good-doers.
Pax Christi
Seen as a way of life for christians, christianity teaches that peace is something that adherents should earnestly seek as they are instructed by God to emulate Jesus.
Pax Christi example
Pax Christi Australia part of a global Catholic peace movement dedicated to achieving peace, respect for human rights and justice, and reconciliation through educational programs.
Pax Christi Quote
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14).
Pacifism
Not participating in war, Jesus’ pacifism nature was part of the unique role of redeemer of humanity.
Pacifism Example
ActforPeace is an organisation that cares for the integrity of the people and promotes justice through social campaigns.
Pacifism Quote
Matthew 26:52 (NIV): “Put your sword back in its place,’ Jesus said to him, ‘for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.’”
