Peace and conflict

Question 1

Reconciliation?

Answer 1

Restoring friendly relationships after conflict.

Question 2

Give two reasons why religious believers may wish to protest.

Answer 2

1-there is injustice.

2-they believe in loving their neighbours.

Question 3

Describe the beliefs around the motive of greed for a war.

Answer 3

Greed: it is wrong in Christianity- “For the love of all money is a root of all kinds of evil”- Timothy.
Buddhism- It is one of the 3 poisons therefore keeps people trapped in the cycle of samsara and causes suffering. They will get bad karma for their unskilful, bad actions.

Question 4

Describe the beliefs around the motive of retaliation for a war.

Answer 4

Christianity: retaliation is mostly wrong. “If anyone slaps you on the right check, turn to them the other cheek also”-Matthew.
Buddhism: Retaliation expresses hatred therefore it increases dukkha and should be avoided.

Question 5

Describe the beliefs around the motive of self-defence for a war.

Answer 5

Christianity: self-defence is acceptable.
Buddhism: self-defence may break the 1st moral precept therefore it should be avoided.