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Peace and Conflict Flashcards

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How was God’s world described in Genesis?

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It was “very good”.

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What was the place of paradise in God’s world?

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The Garden of Eden

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How did humans respond to God’s rules?

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They rejected them, this disobedience brought sin, which corrupted human nature.

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What did sin bring?

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Sin brought feelings of anger, which lead to violence and bullying.

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What are the ideas surrounding violence?

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Violence is a rejection of the ideals God wants for the world.

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What did Jesus teach about violence?

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That seeds of bitterness, anger and jealousy should be controlled, as they can lead to violence and murder.

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What do people need to face life’s challenges?

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People need a deep feeling of wellbeing and inner calm. The same to the peace that Jesus gives John.

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What were they key points of the stroy of Cain and Abel?

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Cain was jealous of his brother Abel.

God told Cain: “Sin is lurking at the door, you must master it”.

Cains’s angry thoughts led to violence.

Cain plotted to kill his brother out in the field.

“Cain rose up above his older brother Abel, and killed him”.

God said to Cain “your brothers blood is crying out to me from the ground”.

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What power do words have?

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Words can destroy a person’s self esteem, cause fear and leave them with a sense of powerlessness.

This is shown when “James” refers to the power of words and how they can cause harm.

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What did Jesus teach about reconcilliation?

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That it is important and should take place before giving an offering to God.

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What are 3 Biblical teachings on forgiveness?

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Jesus forgave Peter for denying him. (John)

Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother “As many as 7 times”. Jesus replied: “77 times”, meaning we should always forgive. (Matthew)

The parable of the Unforgiving Servant is that God only forgives those who are willing to forgive others. (Matthew)

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What does Reconcilliation bring?

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Appreciation and acceptance for one another.

A more peaceful future.

A stronger relationship.

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What do Christians believe establishing justice does?

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It helps God’s kingdom to spread on earth.

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What did the Old Testament prophet Amos teach?

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That creating justice is more important than ensuring that worship is done correctly.

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What can Injustice cause?

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It can cause people to lose their worth of self worth and self respect.

It can deny people dignity because they have been treated unfairly.

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When did Jesus show righteous anger?

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When he drive the sellers from the temple, as they had turned it into a market place (John).

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Why do Christians believe that righteous anger is acceptable?

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As it can be controlled and channeled into postive action.

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What are Christian views on violent protest?

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That it is an ineffective and damaging way to create change, and may result in the loss of life.

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What are contrasting views on violent protests?

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Some people supported the violent protests made by the suffragettes in the 20th century.

The Church took part in protests that turned violent in the Democratic of Congo (2015).

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Why did early Christians refuse to engage in war?

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As they did not believe they had the right to take someone’s life.

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What did Jesus say about war?

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“The one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one” (Luke).

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What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church say about a just war?

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The damage must be inflicted by the aggressor.

It must be used as a last resort.

There must be serious prospects of success.

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What does the Just war criteria include?

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Innocent civilians should not be attacked.

Only proportional force should be used-weapons must not be too destructive.

It msut be declared by a legitimate authority. (State or government)

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What are contrasting views on Just war theory?

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The army should only go to war when there has been a major abuse of power or there is a serious threat to the security of Britain.

It is so much better if war can be avoided by working together, including with the United Nations, to avoid conflict.

Just war theory is dangerous as it could be used to defend the concept of war. It’s outdated and not relevant to 21st century warfare.

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Why do the Catholic Church oppose the usage of nuclear weapons?

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  1. They are indiscriminate and have long term effects.
  2. They are disproportionate to any succes taht may follow.
  3. With WMD’s possibility of Success is small, there are no “Victors, only victims” (Pope Benedict XVI)
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What organisation is against the usage of Nuclear weapons?

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Campaign for Nucleur Disarmament (CND)

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What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church state about Civilian casualties?

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“Non-combatants, wounded soldiers, and prisoners must be respected and treated humanely.”

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What did Pope Francis say on the Syrian refugee crisis?

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“May [everyone] in Europe host a family”

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What are problems of environmental damage caused by war?

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Modern warfare can do great damage to the environment - huge areas of land can be destroyed.

Using chemical weapons can affect the vegetation for decades after the war has ended.

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What is the Catholic Church’s response to enviromental damage?

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As stewards of the earth, people have a job to limit the amount of damage done to the earth.

Popes have condemned the use of particels that ruin the environment such as the use of chemical weapons.

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What was an example of war in the Old Testament?

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The Israelites fought to establish themselves in the promised land and to defend the country.

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What does Exodus state about violence?

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“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” - Shows that it is acceptable to return violence with violence.

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What were the Crusades?

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Took place between 11th and 15th centruies.

Were authorised by numerous Popes.

Aimed to free Jerusalem and the Holy Land out of the control of the Muslim Turks.

Were fought by Christians who believed if they died they would go straight to heaven.

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What is a Holy War?

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Must be approved by a religious leader (Pope).

Should be doen with the aim of defending the Christian faith from attack.

It is believed those who took part would gain spiritual rewards.

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What did Jesus teach about Pacifism?

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“If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also” (Matthew)

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Why did “Martin of Tours” resign from the army?

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As early Christians didn’t fight. He resigned form the army after becoming Christian saying “It is not right for me to fight”.

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What do The Quakers promote?

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The Quakers promote Pacifism. They acted as stretcher-bearers in WW1 and joined the Friends Ambulance Unit in WW2 but they did not fight.

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Why was Pax Christi founded?

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To try and reconcile war torn countries after WW2.

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What did Pope Francis say about pacifism?

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“War never again, Never again war!”

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What has Pope Francis done to try and prevent conflict?

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2013: Urged people to pray for those in Eastern Ukraine, highlighting the amount of civilian casualties

2014: Oragnised a meeting of prayer between presidents of Israel and Palestine. By using Christian, Muslim adn Jewish prayer he hoped to bring the 2 leaders into position where change could occur.

2014: Organised a football match in the Olympic Stadium (Rome) to raise funds for Children in need.

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What’s an example of CAFOD helping victims of war?

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After the civil war in Sierra Leone, CAFOD set up orphanages and rehabilitation programmes for children who had been forced to become child soldiers.

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What’s an example of Aid to the Church in Need helping victims of war?

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They provided shelter, blankets, medicine and food to those effected by the Civil war in Syria.

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What’s an example of Caritas International helping victims of war?

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They provided food, water and Shelter to people of Niger who were in danger of being attacked (2015)

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Who is the violence in terrorism usually targeted towards?

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It is usually targeted towards innocent civilians and are designed to undermine governments and force authorities to give way to certain demands.

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What did Paul teach in relation to terrorism?

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Paul taught that everyone should obey the authorities as they have been put in charge by God.

Paul’s command to never take vengeance also suggests that violence and terrorism is wrong.

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Why did the Jewish Maccabees resort to violence?

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As a non Jewish power was trying to force them out of there Jewish Beliefs and practices.

Some argue that

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What did Pope Francis say on terrorism?

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Pope Francis said it is wrong to carry out acts of terrorism in the name of God.

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What are examples of terrorism in Britain?

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The IRA detonated bombs in London (1993) and Manchester (1996).

Islamic extremists carried out attacks in London (2005) and Glasgow (2007).

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Why does the Catholic Church oppose torture?

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It is illegal.

It denies the victim their basic human rights.

International law does not allow it even in war.

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What is radicalisation?

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It is adopting extreme views. It tends to take place amongst younger people who feel rejected by society or religion.

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What did Pope John Paul II say about radicalisation?

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