Peace And conflict

Question 1

Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother? 7 times? Jesus said:

Answer 1

“seventy times seven” = we should always forgive (Matthew 18)

Question 2

“T o w h n s m s h c a b o” (Luke 22:36)

Answer 2

The one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one

Question 3

Causes of war:

Answer 3

• freedom
• protection
• alliances
• revenge
• land
  -money
• humanitarian reason
• religious reason

Question 4

Alternatives to war:

Answer 4

• sanctions
• discussions
• negotiations
• assassination
  -imprisonment
• fines

Question 5

What is a conscientious objector?

Answer 5

An individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscince or religion.

Question 6

Gandhi “N v i t g f a t d o m”

Answer 6

Gandhi “Non violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind”

Question 7

What does Judaism (follow in the Talmud) say about Pacifism? “Truth, j a p a t t t t k t E s. P i t t E, a y a d.”

Answer 7

In the Talmud it says: “Truth, justice and peace are the three things to keep the Earth safe. Peace is to the Earth, as yeast as dough”

Question 8

“It i m t a, I w r. Says the lord.” - pacifism

Answer 8

“It is mine to avenge, I will repay. Says the lord”

Question 9

Jewish views on war:
- in the Tenakh: Moses told Jews to defend themselves.
-“ E f a E, T f a T”

Answer 9

“Eye for an Eye, Tooth for a Tooth”.

Question 10

Christian views on war:
- “T s n m” - 10 commandments
- “Blessed a t p, f t w b c s o G.”
- “Turn t o c..”

Answer 10

“Thou shalt not murder”
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”
“Turn the other cheek…”