Peace And Conflict Flashcards
What is forgiveness?
Forgiving someone for their actions.
What is reconciliation?
Restoring harmony after relationships have broken down.
What is Justice?
Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law.
What is righteous anger?
Anger against an injustice.
What is Holy War?
Fighting for a religious cause or God.
What is Just War?
A war for the right reasons and the right way.
What does WMD stand for?
Weapons Of Mass Destruction.
What is a nuclear war?
A war in which nuclear weapons are used.
What is Non-violent resistance?
Peaceful resistance against a government.
What is Torture?
Inflicting physical or physchological pain on someone to gain information.
What is conflict resolution?
Ending a dispute and reaching an agreement with all parties involved.
What is Pacifism?
The belief that war is unjustifiable and disputes should be settled peacefully.
Whatis terrorism?
Is the unlawful use of violence.
What is radicalisation?
The action of causing someone to adopt radical views on political or social issues.
What is Martydom?
The suffering or death of a martyr.
What are some ways that Jesus has taught us about forgiveness in the Bible?
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.”
What does Reconciliation bring?
-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.
Why is injustice wrong?
It can cause people to lose their sense of self-wprth and self-respect.
Give on Christian who has used Non-violent protest successfully.
Martin Luther King
What is the christian view on righteous anger?
Many christians believe that righteous anger is acceptable because it can be controlled and channeled into positive action,which can improve a situation.
What is the Just war criteria?
-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.
What are some reasons why the Catholic Church opposes weapons of mass destruction?
-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.
What are the three main consequences of modern warfare?
1)Civillian casualties
2)Refugees
3)Environmental damage
What is a catholic view on terrorism?
Everyone should obey the authorities as they have been put in charge by God.
What are two catholic charities that help the victims of war?
Cafod and Aid to the church in need.
What are two catholic organisations working for peace?
Pax Christi and Justice and Peace commision
What are two catholic teachings of Pacifism?
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.
What are christian pacifist views?
-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.
