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’