Peace And Conflict Flashcards
Early ideas about violence in Genesis
Human nature and the result of turning against god
What is violence
A rejection of the ideals God wants for the world
What did Jesus say needs to be controlled
Jesus taught thst the seeds of bitterness,anger and jealously need to be controlled as they could lead to violence
Wrong thoughts can lead into action.what is a quote for this
God said to Cain “sin is lurking at the door”
What is forgiveness
Showing grace and mercy pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
Quote about forgiveness
“Seventy seven ties’ meaning we should always forgive
Does jesus support righteous anger
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
Why do some christians think righteous anger is acceptable
Because it can be controlled and can be channelled into positive action that can impeove a situation.
Why are some christians against violent protest
Many believe they don’t result in change and cou,d lead to loss of life
Why are some people for violent protests
As they believe it is the only way government would take notice and end injustice
Examples of people supporting violent peotests
People supported the Suffragette movement.Church took part in violent protests against the democratic government in Congo
Why are the church against nuclear weapons
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
Why do some people agree witn nuclear weapons
Havingnuclear weapons deters attacks from other countries.Having such weapons is importsnt for self defence.
Why do others not like nuclear weapons
Many christians and others call for nuclear disarment and support organisations such as Campaign for Nuclear Development
Is it wrong for civilians to die
Yes catholic church says they should be protected.”Non combatants must be respected”
Catholic views on refugees
Believes they should be welcomed and peotected by all countries.Church actively campaigns for governments to help
What is the problem for environmental damage
Modern warfare and chemical weapons
Catholic church response to economical problems
People should limit the amount of damage done to the environment as we are stewards of the earth
Contrasting views to environmental damage and refugees
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.
War and violencein the OT
“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
Was God still against war in the OT
many passages show that God’s wish is for peace for all people.
Jesus views on pacifism
“If anyone strikes you on the right cheek,turn the other also”Taught it’s much better to try andbring peace then violence.
Pacifist beliefs
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
Contradting views pacifism
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
