Peace And Conflict Flashcards
Quote for God enforcing punishment
‘Whoever sheds human blood, by human shall their blood be shed’ Genesis 9
6th commandment
‘You shall not murder’ exodus 20
God condones violence
‘Prepare for war, rouse the warriors’ book of Joel
Jesus does not condone violence
‘Blessed are the peace makers’ sermon on the mount
Righteous anger
‘He overturned the tables’ Matthew 21
Violence in extreme conditions
‘Defend the weak and fatherless’ psalms 82
Forgiveness
‘Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong’ Gandhi
WMDs quote
‘Love thy neighbour as thyself’ Matthew 22
Charities that help
NSPCC - radicalisation
Caritas - catholic help those affected by war
Christian Aid - helps victims of war
Just war theory
‘Lesser of two evils’ Thomas à Kempis