Peace And Conflict

Question 1

Early ideas about violence in Genesis

Answer 1

Human nature and the result of turning against god

Question 2

What is violence

Answer 2

A rejection of the ideals God wants for the world

Question 3

What did Jesus say needs to be controlled

Answer 3

Jesus taught thst the seeds of bitterness,anger and jealously need to be controlled as they could lead to violence

Question 4

Wrong thoughts can lead into action.what is a quote for this

Answer 4

God said to Cain “sin is lurking at the door”

Question 5

What is forgiveness

Answer 5

Showing grace and mercy pardoning someone for what they have done wrong

Question 6

Quote about forgiveness

Answer 6

“Seventy seven ties’ meaning we should always forgive

Question 7

Does jesus support righteous anger

Answer 7

Jesus taught that anger should be avoided where possible but he showed righteous anger as he deove the sellers from the temple as they had turned it into a market

Question 8

Why do some christians think righteous anger is acceptable

Answer 8

Because it can be controlled and can be channelled into positive action that can impeove a situation.

Question 9

Why are some christians against violent protest

Answer 9

Many believe they don’t result in change and cou,d lead to loss of life

Question 10

Why are some people for violent protests

Answer 10

As they believe it is the only way government would take notice and end injustice

Question 11

Examples of people supporting violent peotests

Answer 11

People supported the Suffragette movement.Church took part in violent protests against the democratic government in Congo

Question 12

Why are the church against nuclear weapons

Answer 12

Do not cause any success whatsoever.”no victors,only victims”.The cost of maintaining and building these weapons are great prevents money being slent on people.Possession of these weapons increases fear and tension

Question 13

Why do some people agree witn nuclear weapons

Answer 13

Havingnuclear weapons deters attacks from other countries.Having such weapons is importsnt for self defence.

Question 14

Why do others not like nuclear weapons

Answer 14

Many christians and others call for nuclear disarment and support organisations such as Campaign for Nuclear Development

Question 15

Is it wrong for civilians to die

Answer 15

Yes catholic church says they should be protected.”Non combatants must be respected”

Question 16

Catholic views on refugees

Answer 16

Believes they should be welcomed and peotected by all countries.Church actively campaigns for governments to help

Question 17

What is the problem for environmental damage

Answer 17

Modern warfare and chemical weapons

Question 18

Catholic church response to economical problems

Answer 18

People should limit the amount of damage done to the environment as we are stewards of the earth

Question 19

Contrasting views to environmental damage and refugees

Answer 19

Some people argue that the governments don’t have enough resources to support lots of refugees or asylum seekers.
Some people think its acceptable to use powerful chemical weapons as it ends wars quickly despite the damage.

Question 20

War and violencein the OT

Answer 20

“an eye for an eye,tooth for tooth” suggests it’s acceptable to return violence with violence.
Israelites fought to establish the,selves in the Promised land to defend their country

Question 21

Was God still against war in the OT

Answer 21

many passages show that God’s wish is for peace for all people.

Question 22

Jesus views on pacifism

Answer 22

“If anyone strikes you on the right cheek,turn the other also”Taught it’s much better to try andbring peace then violence.

Question 23

Pacifist beliefs

Answer 23

It is always wrong to fight
Jesus taught peace is better than violence
Moral or religious belief in the sanctity of life
War never solves problems
War causes destruction humans meant to be peaceful

Question 24

Contradting views pacifism

Answer 24

Force is sometimes necessary to solve dispute
Duty of a country to pr otect it’s people
Peace can on,y bebuilt on mutual respect
If a country doesn’t want to fight it’s seen as weak

Question 25

Biblical perspectives on terrorism

Answer 25

Everyone should obey the authorities as they put in charge by God .”Those who resist will incur judgment”

Question 26

Catholic church against torture

Answer 26

Denies fixtim human rights.It is illegal.Catholics see it as always wrong and inhuman

Question 27

Christian teachings on peacemaking

Answer 27

Bible teaches that living in harmony shows god is presnt “agree with one another”.Bible also teaches that an end to a war symbolises God’s kingdom has come on earth