Peace And Conflict

Question 1

What does matthew 5:21-22 teach us

Answer 1

that the commandment ‘thou shall not commit murder’ shouldnt be taken so literally however in a way that murder i anything that is descriminatory towards your ‘brother’ and will lead to being in ‘danger of going hell.’

Question 2

Give two points for ‘bullying is the worst form of violence’

Answer 2

• the trauma if being being physically and emotionally in school or in their teen life can cause a person to grow up to be a violent person
• in the bible it teaches us the power of the tounge and words can di great damage. James 3:8-10 “no human can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil full of deadly poisom

Question 3

Give two points against ‘bullying is the worst form of violence’

Answer 3

• war is a worse form of violence because the consequences as so far reaching: deaths, environmental damage, refugees ext
• torture is a worse form of violence because it is a violation of human rights. People often are tortured and dint have the proof of guilt and left with physical and mental scars with no word

Question 4

One quote jesus said about the teachings of forgiveness

Answer 4

” no not seventy times” jesus answered “but seventy times seven”

Question 5

Two bible quotes that support war

Answer 5

• ” an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” (Exodus 21:24)
• ” prepare for war” (joel 3:9)

Question 6

Two bible quotes against war

Answer 6

“You shall not murder” (exodus 20:13)
“If someone slaps you on the right cheek turn and offer them your lift” (matthew 5:38)

Question 7

What are the 6 rules for the just war theory

Answer 7

Be started and controlled by proper authorities
Have a just cause/have a reason
Be for the right intention
Be a last resort
In proportion
A reasonable chance if success

Question 8

Give two catholic charities thst help people who suffered in war

Answer 8

Pax christi
Justice and peace commission

Question 9

What a catholic view on refugees

Answer 9

Refugees should always be welcome because jesus identifed newcomers “i was a stranger and you welcomed me”.

Question 10

A bible quote supporting refugees

Answer 10

Matthew 25:31-40 “i was hungary and you gave me food, i was thirsty and you gave me water, i was a stranger and you welcomed me”

Question 11

6 features of the just war theory

Answer 11

Be started and controlled by poproper authorities
Have a just cause
Be for the right intention
Be a last resort
In proportion
A reasonable chance of success