Peace and Conflict Flashcards
What kind of a world did God create?
A world that was ‘very good’ (Genesis 1:31). It included a place of paradise - the Garden of Eden.
What did the Bible say humans did with God’s rules?
They rejected them and this disobedience brought sin shich corrupted human nature.
What did sin bring?
Feelings of anger, which lead to violence and bullying.
How relevant is the importance of forgiveness in Jesus’ teachings?
Very, its a central message.
What must people do if they want God’s forgiveness?
They must forgive others.
What did Jesus teach about reconciliation?
That its important and should take place before giving an offering to God.
What do Christians believe establishing justice helps to do?
It helps God’s Kingdom to spread on earth.
What is justice?
Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed.
What do some Christians believe about righteous anger (anger against injustice) and justice?
That it can be used effectively to help create justice.
What do Christians generally support and not support in terms of protest?
They generally support protest but not violent protest.
What teachings does the New Testament contain in terms of violence?
Teachings that suggest violence is acceptable.
What did Saints Augustine and Thomas Aquinas do?
They devised a set of conditions that made fighting a war justifiable.
What do many Catholics accept in terms of a justified war?
The Just War Theory (a set of criteria that a war needs to meet before it can be justified) and that war is sometimes necessary.
Do the Catholic Chrurch oppose nuclear war?
Yes, and the use of other weapons of mass destruction such as chemical weapons and biological weapons.
How many people have different opinions to the Catholic Church about weapons?
Many, including some Catholics
What is modern warfares effect compared to the past?
It can be far more destructive than previous wars, and can have devastating long-term effects.
How do civilian and millitary deaths compare in war in the 21st century?
It usually results in far more civilian deaths than millitary deaths.
Why does modern warfare cause a refugee crisis?
Because thousands flee their homes for safety elsewhere.
What impact does modern warfare have on the earth?
It causes environmental damage through warfare, which is huge, contaminating an area for generations.
What is religions role in starting war?
There have been many wars in which religion has been a difference between the two sides, but is seldom the only or the main reason for the conflict.
What is an example of violence and war in the Old Testament?
There have been many, as the Israelites fought to conquer and defend the land they believed God had promised them.
What is Holy War?
Fighting for a religious cause or God, probably controlled by a religious leader.
Did most people think Jesus held pacifist (refusing to take part in war or any form of violence) views?
Yes
Were the early Christians pacifist or non-pacifist?
Pacifist
