Peace And Conflict Flashcards
Give 3 examples of the just war theory
Must be fought of just cause Must be declared of the right authority Must have an intention Must be the last resort Must have reasonable chances of success Must be proportional
Give an example of a holy war
The crusades
A Christian quote about not going to war
“Put your sword back in its place”
Christian views on weapons of mass destruction
Only God has the right to take a life
They can never be justified
May act as a good deterrent
What are the 3 reasons for war?
Greed/ retaliation/self defence
What did thich mah Han say about killing
Never justified and their are always ways to find peace
Buddhist views about terrorism
Believe that it is important to condemn this as it expresses hatred which is one of the three persons
Christian beliefs about justice
God is the ultimate and will establish justice in the future
Buddhists beliefs about justice
Teacher that it is important seek non violent methods to reach justice
Why is reconciliation important to Buddhists
Because it allows you to let go of any blame or resentment that you may have towards another
Christian beliefs about victors of war
Love thy neighbour
In the parable of the Good Samaritan
Important to show love and kindeness to all humans.
Buddhist beliefs about victims of war
All suffering should be stopped
Buddhists belief that the victims also need mental help
Important to build compassion towards aggressors
Christian group who helps those who are suffering
Caritas
