Peace And Conflict

Question 0

Average death toll from war

Answer 0

2,500 people each day - over 100 per hour

Question 1

Woodrow Wilson on the cause of war

Answer 1

‘Is there any man, any woman, let me say any child here that does not know that the seed of war in the modern world is industrial and commercial rivalry?’

Question 2

Woman raped in Bangladesh in 1971 during a 9 month conflict

Answer 2

Between 200,000 and 400,000 women

Question 3

Gods promise to Abraham re. Israel

Answer 3

“I will give this land to your descendants” genesis 12:7

Question 4

World expenditure per minute on military

Answer 4

Nearly £2 million a minute

Question 5

Amos 9:14-15

Answer 5

I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; … I will plant them upon their land, and they shall never again be plucked up out of the land which I have given them

Question 6

Theodor Herzl, Der Judenstat, calls for the establishment of Eretz Israel (the land of Israel) as a Jewish state

Answer 6

“The aim of Zionism is to create for the Jewish people a home in Palestine, secured by public law”

Question 7

The Liberal Community in Britain (Reform Jews) like state of Israel

Answer 7

“… Our love for the land of Israel, our solidarity with our brothers and sisters who dwell within its borders, and our commitment to the State of Israel. We rejoice in its existence, delights in its achievements, care about its security, seek its welfare, believe in its future”

Question 8

Greater jihad

Answer 8

the personal spiritual struggle or effort of every Muslim to follow the teachings of Allah (God) in their own lives

Question 9

Aggression

Answer 9

Attacking without being provoked

Question 10

Bullying

Answer 10

Intimidating/frightening people weaker than yourself

Question 11

Conflict resolution

Answer 11

Bring a fight or conflict to a peaceful resolution

Question 12

Exploitation

Answer 12

Taking advantage of a weaker group

Question 13

Forgiveness

Answer 13

Stopping blaming someone/pardoning them for what they have done wrong

Question 14

Just war

Answer 14

A war that is fought for the right reasons and in the right way

Question 15

Pacifism

Answer 15

The belief that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means

Question 16

Reconciliation

Answer 16

Bringing together people who were opposed to each other

Question 17

Respect

Answer 17

Treating a person or their feelings with consideration

Question 18

The United Nations

Answer 18

An international body set up to promote world peace and co operation

Question 19

Weapons of mass destruction

Answer 19

Weapons which can destroy large areas and numbers of people

Question 20

World peace

Answer 20

The ending of war throughout the whole world (the basic aim of the United Nations)

Question 21

Example of a war fought for economic reasons

Answer 21

The first Iraq war -> Iraq invaded Kuwait for its oil

Question 22

Quote to support point 2 just war theory: the war should be just and have a definite reason/cause

Answer 22

“War is permissible only to confront a real & certain danger, i.e. to protect innocent life, to preserve conditions necessary for decent human existence & to secure basic human rights”

Question 23

Exodus says yeah war

Answer 23

“But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life”

Question 24

The Pope benedict XVI says ok in self defence

Answer 24

“In this case, defending oneself and others is a duty. Let’s say for example that a father who sees his family attacked is duty-bound to defend them in every way possible - even if that means using proportional violence”

Question 25

CofE on war necessary evil

Answer 25

“All believe that war is wrong, but some believe that there are times when a Christian just has to go to war. This is because they believe that the result of not going to war will be much worse”

Question 26

Martin Luther pacifism quote

Answer 26

“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars”

Question 27

Islam means peace -> quote

Answer 27

“Islam is not in favour of wars. One meaning of the word Islam is peace.. No true Muslim can possibly regard war as a good thing”

Question 28

Muslim conditions for a Just War (6)

Answer 28

• must have a just cause
• must be a last resort
• must have authority
• must involve minimum suffering
• avoid killing civilians
• the war must end when somebody surrenders

Question 29

Hadith war quote

Answer 29

“March in the name of Allah.. Kill not the emaciated old, nor the young children, nor the women”

Question 30

Non aggression Islam forgiveness quote

Answer 30

“Paradise is for those who curb their anger and forgive their fellow men”

Question 31

Catechism forgiveness

Answer 31

“Forgiveness is the fundamental condition of the children of God with the Father and of men with one another”

Question 32

Example of UN use of trade restrictions/economic sanctions

Answer 32

In 2006, the UN banned the supply of nuclear-related materials and technology to Iran and froze the assets of key individuals and companies related to the nuclear program

Question 33

UN successful military action

Answer 33

1991 drove the invading Iraqi forces out of Kuwait

Question 34

Qur’an judgement, do good quote

Answer 34

“But as for those who believed and did just deeds, He will give them in full their rewards, and Allah does not like the wrongdoers”