Peace And Conflict

Question 1

Bullying in the Bible - James 3:8-10

Answer 1

“But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil,full of deadly poison.With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings,who have been made in God’s likeness.Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing”

Question 2

John 14:27 - Reconciliation

Answer 2

“Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.”

Question 3

Mathew - 5:21-22

Answer 3

Jesus answered, “I assure you that if you believe and do not doubt, you will be able to do what I have done to this fig tree. And not only this, but you will even be able to say to this hill, ‘Get up and throw yourself in the sea,’ and it will. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Question 4

Mathew 5:24 Reconciliation

Answer 4

“Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first. be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift”

Question 5

Poee Francis quote on reconciliation

Answer 5

“Reconciliation is not merely the result of our own efforts; it is a gift that flows from the crucified Lord, a peace that radiates from the heart of Jesus, a grace that must be sought”

Question 6

Luke 23:34 - Forgiveness

Answer 6

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his draiment, and cast lots

Question 7

Mathew 18:21-22(Forgiveness)

Answer 7

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, if my brother keeps on sinning against me, how many times do I have to forgive him? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” answered Jesus, “but seventy times seven,”

Question 8

Mathew 6:12(Forgiveness)

Answer 8

“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors”

Question 9

Amos 5:23-24 (Justice)

Answer 9

“Stop your noisy songs; I do not want to listen to your harps. Instead, let justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry”

Question 10

Catholic Views on terrorism

Answer 10

‘Terrorism threatens, wounds, and kills indiscriminately; it is gravely against justice and charity. ‘

Question 11

Catholic teachings on pacifism

Answer 11

Mathew 5:9 - Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children

Mathew 26:52 - Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “All who take the sword will die by the sword

Question 12

Christian pacifist views (Quotes)

Answer 12

• “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
• “Turn the other cheek”
• “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be the children of God”
• “Those who live by the sword,Die by the sword!”

Question 13

Catholic view on torture

Answer 13

“Instrinsic evil”