Peace And Conflict

Question 1

What is forgiveness?

Answer 1

Forgiving someone for their actions.

Question 2

What is reconciliation?

Answer 2

Restoring harmony after relationships have broken down.

Question 3

What is Justice?

Answer 3

Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law.

Question 4

What is righteous anger?

Answer 4

Anger against an injustice.

Question 5

What is Holy War?

Answer 5

Fighting for a religious cause or God.

Question 6

What is Just War?

Answer 6

A war for the right reasons and the right way.

Question 7

What does WMD stand for?

Answer 7

Weapons Of Mass Destruction.

Question 8

What is a nuclear war?

Answer 8

A war in which nuclear weapons are used.

Question 9

What is Non-violent resistance?

Answer 9

Peaceful resistance against a government.

Question 10

What is Torture?

Answer 10

Inflicting physical or physchological pain on someone to gain information.

Question 11

What is conflict resolution?

Answer 11

Ending a dispute and reaching an agreement with all parties involved.

Question 12

What is Pacifism?

Answer 12

The belief that war is unjustifiable and disputes should be settled peacefully.

Question 13

Whatis terrorism?

Answer 13

Is the unlawful use of violence.

Question 14

What is radicalisation?

Answer 14

The action of causing someone to adopt radical views on political or social issues.

Question 15

What is Martydom?

Answer 15

The suffering or death of a martyr.

Question 16

What are some ways that Jesus has taught us about forgiveness in the Bible?

Answer 16

John 21:15-17 - “Jesus forgave Peter for denying him.”
Luke 23:34 - “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.”

Question 17

What does Reconciliation bring?

Answer 17

-Learning from the past.
-A more peaceful future.
-A stronger relationship.
-Apprecitpation and acceptance of eachother.
-An oppurtunity to live without fear.
-A respect for other people’s religions and beliefs.

Question 18

Why is injustice wrong?

Answer 18

It can cause people to lose their sense of self-wprth and self-respect.

Question 19

Give on Christian who has used Non-violent protest successfully.

Answer 19

Martin Luther King

Question 20

What is the christian view on righteous anger?

Answer 20

Many christians believe that righteous anger is acceptable because it can be controlled and channeled into positive action,which can improve a situation.

Question 21

What is the Just war criteria?

Answer 21

-Must be a just cause.
-There must be a good chance of winning and restoring peace.
-Must be declared by a legitimate authority.
-Only proportional force should be used.
-Innocent civillians should not be attacked.
-It must be the last resort.

Question 22

What are some reasons why the Catholic Church opposes weapons of mass destruction?

Answer 22

-Christians believe in the Sanctity of Life and that all human life is sacred.
-The possibility of success is small.
-The cost of researching and making these weapons are huge and the government could be using that money to improve people’s lives.

Question 23

What are the three main consequences of modern warfare?

Answer 23

1)Civillian casualties
2)Refugees
3)Environmental damage

Question 24

What is a catholic view on terrorism?

Answer 24

Everyone should obey the authorities as they have been put in charge by God.

Question 25

What are two catholic charities that help the victims of war?

Answer 25

Cafod and Aid to the church in need.

Question 26

What are two catholic organisations working for peace?

Answer 26

Pax Christi and Justice and Peace commision

Question 27

What are two catholic teachings of Pacifism?

Answer 27

Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God
Matthew 26:52 - All who live by the sword will die by the sword.

Question 28

What are christian pacifist views?

Answer 28

-Early christians would not fight.
-If anyone strikes you on the cheek, turn the other.
-Jesus taught that it is better to try to bring peace than to use violence.