Peace and conflict Flashcards
What is peace?
Absence of conflict and war which leads to harmony
What is justice?
Bringing about what is right and fair according to the law or making up for a wrong that has been committed
What is reconciliation?
Restoring friendly relations after conflict
Christian POV on greed?
“You cannot serve both money and god” Matthew 6
Christian view on self defense?
If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no blood guilt for him
Buddhist view on retaliation?
“He abused me, he struck me, he overcame me, he robbed me. Of those who wrap themselves up in it hatred is not quenched” Dhammapada
Buddhist view on greed?
Greed is one of the 3 poisons
Buddhist view on self defence?
Try to follow metta and karuna instead of using self defence
Buddhist view on retaliation?
“Those who wrap themselves up in It hatred is not quenched” dhammapada, and they should show karuna instead
Christian view on retaliation?
“Turn the other cheek”- Matthew
Do not repay anyone evil for evil”- romans 12
What is a protest?
An expression of disapproval in public
What is a violent protest?example?
Harming others to express disapproval e.g 2011 London riots
What is a peaceful protest?example?
Expression of disapproval using non violent means e.g ,the civil rights movement with MLK
What is terrorism? Example?
Unlawful use of violence against innocent people to achieve a political goal e.g 9/11, Manchester arena bombing
What does Christianity teach about terrorism?
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil”
“Put your sword back in its place, for all who draw the sword die by the sword”
“Blessed are the peacemakers”
What does Buddhism teach about terrorism?
Hatred is one of 3 poisons
Act with metta and karuna
First moral precept
Ahimsa
What are nuclear weapons?examples?
Weapons that work by a nuclear reaction, devastate large areas and kill lots e.g tsar bomb, Hiroshima 1945
What are weapons of mass destruction?examples?
Weapons that kill large numbers of people e.g chemical weapons (use chemicals to burn) biological weapons (weapons that gave living organisms that can lead to disease and death)
Why are Christian’s against the use of weapons of mass destruction?
“Blessed are the peacemakers”
“Thou shall not kill”
Sanctity of life
However could act as a deterrent from war
Why is Buddhism against weapons of mass destruction?
Hatred is a poison
First moral precept
Ahimsa
Thich Nhat Hanh said ‘“for peace, the basic thing to do is not to remove nuclear weapons but to remove the fear, anger and suspicion in us”
What is a just war?
A war that meets internationally accepted criteria in fairness
What are the 6 conditions for a just war?
-Must be fought for a just cause
-Must be declared by the correct authority
-must have just intention
-must be last resort
-must have good chance of success
-must be proportional
What are the three rules of a just war?
-fought by just means
-only appropriate force should be used
-internationally agreed conventions obeyed
What is a holy war? Examples?
A war fought for a religious cause, authorised by a religious leader, e.g the crusades
The persecution of Muslims in Myanmar
Christian views on holy war?
Most say-
“ do not repay evil for evil”
“Put your sword back in its place
“Blessed are the peacemakers”
Some say-
Jesus said “ if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one”
Buddhist view on holy wars?
Do not agree-
Hatred is a poison
Act with metta and karuna
First moral precept
Ahimsa
What is pacifism?
The belief that toy should not take part in war or any violence
What is a peacemaker?
Someone who works to establish peace in the world
Christian view on pacifism?
Some think violence conflicts with Jesus’ teachings, some believe in just war theory
Buddhist view on pacifism?
First precept
Ahimsa
Karuna
Metta
Christian views on victims of war?
Believe we should help victims of war- “love your neighbour as your self”
Good Samaritan
Jesus helped those in need
Buddhist view on victims of war?
Help victims of war- karuna and metta
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