Peace and conflict Flashcards
How to react to war crimes Buddhism quote
When a person makes you suffer he suffers deeply within himself. He does not need punishment he needs help
Parable of saw quote
Even if thieves carve you limb from limb with a double handed saw, if you make your mind hostile you are not following my teachings”
Christianity quote on peace
Live at peace with everyone
Christian quote on fighting
all who draw the sword die by the sword
What is peace
Absence of conflict and war which leads to happiness and harmony
What do Christians believe about peace
God will bring peace to the world in the future
What do Buddhists believe about peace
Violence comes from hatred - one of the three poisons
So they must develop peace within themselves
What is justice
Bringing about what is right and fair according to the law
What is forgiveness
Showing compassion and mercy, pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
What are Christian teachings about forgiveness
Jesus taught to forgive ‘Seventy times seven times ‘
Jesus forgave a women who was committing adultery and told her to live a new life without sin
Buddhist teachings about forgiveness
Forgiveness expresses metta and karuna
Helps to let go of hatred - one of the 3 poisons
What is a protest
Expression of disapproval often in a public group
What is reconciliation
Restoring friendly relationships after conflict
Example of a Christian peaceful protest
Dr Martin Luther King organised peaceful protests against unjust racism laws
Succeeded in changing US laws
Example of a Buddhist peaceful protest
Cambodian Buddhist monk Ghosananda led peaceful marches in protest at a repressive Vietnamese government
Terrorism definition
Unlawful use of violence against innocent civilians to achieve political goal
Retaliation meaning
Deliberate harm as a response to them harming you
What are three main reasons for war
Greed
Self defence
Retaliation
What does Christianity teach about greed
‘For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil’
What does Buddhism teach about greed
One of the three poisons which are the main causes of suffering
What did Jesus teach about retaliation?
He said ‘if anyone slaps you in the right cheek turn to them the other cheek also’
‘eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth’
What do Buddhist think about retaliation?
It expresses hatred, which is one of the three poisons that cause suffering
What do Buddhist think about self defence?
The Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hahn said that killing is never acceptable, and to develop compassion instead
What do Christians think about fighting in self defence?
Some believe it is morally acceptable, if other techniques have been tried first
What are weapons of mass destruction?
Weapons that kill large numbers of people or cause a large amount of damage
What does Christians think about weapons of mass destruction?
Only God has the right to end life
One of the 10 Commandments is, you shall not murder
It will kill innocent civilians
However, stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction can be a useful deterrent
What does Buddhist think about weapons of mass destruction
It goes against the first moral precept, which is to abstain from taking life
Where there is hatred, there is a seek to harm people
What is the just war theory?
A war which meets internationally accepted criteria
Who was the just war Theory developed by
Christian thinkers, including Augustine and Thomas Aquinas
Do Buddhists support the just war theory
No, they have a commitment to the non violence policy and believe war never be justified
Christian support the just war theory
Only if it is the last option
But it does defend the concept of war
What are the six conditions for just war
Must have a just cause
Declared by the correct authority
Just intention
Must be a last resort
Must have a reasonable chance of success
Must be proportional
What are the three rules for fighting a just war?
Must before by just means
Only appropriate force should be used
Internationally agreed conventions must be obeyed
What is a holy war?
A war that is fought by religious cause that is authorised by religious leader
What do people think they gain by taking part in a holy war?
Spiritual rewards
What is an example of a holy war
The crusades
Battles between Muslims and Christians
What do Christians think about religion being used as a cause for violence
Jesus said that ‘all who draw the sword die by the sword’
What do Buddhists think about religion, being a cause of violence
Ahimsa which is non violence
Explain the conflict between Tibet in China and how the Dalai Lama got involved
China invaded Tibet, which is a Buddhist country, and they were outnumbered
The Dalai Lama tried to intervene and restore peace, which caused more violence
What is a pacifist?
Someone who refuses to take part in war or violence
What do peacemakers do?
Try to establish peace in the world
What denomination of Christianity strongly supports pacifism?
Quakers
What did Jesus say about peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers
What does Buddhist think about pacifism?
They strongly promote it
First moral precept supports it
Buddhism teaches to live in peace
Who was Thich Naht Hanh
A Vietnamese monk who supported nonviolent protests
Tried to mix meditation with protest
What do Christians believe about helping victims of war?
Love Thy Neighbor
Parable of the good Samaritan shows you should help everyone, regardless of their background
What do Buddhists believe about helping those victims of war?
They believe all suffering should stop, so they support charities
Victim should be encouraged to develop compassion towards the aggressors
Explain the Tzu Chi foundation
Buddhist organisation founded in Taiwan
Runs educational welfare and health project
Open clinics to help refugees
Explain Caritas
Christian charity that helps the poor and promotes justice
Provides practical help to those suffering through conflict, like food and shelter
