Peace And Conflict Flashcards
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What are causes of war?
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- self defence
- economic/natural resources
- fear
- national pride
- fighting against injustice and aggression
- protecting people from persecution and exploitation
- racial or ethnic hatred
2
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What is darfur?
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- a civil war between the Sundanese army and non Arab groups
- Sudan is now split into two countries but the situation is still unsettled
3
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How did remote locations affect the darfur war?
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- the area was remote with poor transport and communication
- when trouble started it took other countries a long time to find out
- when international communities found out thousands were already dead
4
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How did national pride affect the darfur war?
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- the conflict in darfur was part of wider conflict in Sudan
- some anti government forces wanted the south of Sudan to be ruled independent and the government did not
5
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How did ethnic hatred affect the darfur war?
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- Both sides have had history of long standing disputes over religion and ethnic issues
- government was accused of persecuting mom Arabs
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How did economic/environmental issues affect the darfur war?
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- food and water shortages due to drought and increasing desertification forced people to move to south into farmland owned by others already struggling to survive
- farmers were growing cash crops reducing the amount of land available to grow food
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What is the UN?
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- uses conflict resolution and reconciliation
- aim to achieve world peace
- concerned with issues that have potential to conflict work peace (poverty)
- faced success and failure (darfur)
- reach talks reduce numbers of weapons with mass production
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How did the UN try to negotiate in darfur?
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- UN tried to negotiate with both sides
- the Sundanese government formed an agreement to stop the conflict
- the government didn’t follow the agreement
- peace talks were signed and broken there was some success in getting both sides to talk
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How did the UN try to sanction in darfur?
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- several stopped trading with Sudan
- the UN threatened to stop Sudan’s oil trade
- this got the government to give them some kind of response with the UN
10
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How did the UN try to use peacekeeping forces in darfur?
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- a small African Union peacekeeping force was allowed into darfur August 2004
- in 2007 an agreed peacekeeping force was allowed in
- had some success with protecting citizens
11
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Did the UN succeed or fail in darfur?
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- they managed to stem the number and frequency of killings and organised more peace talks
- intervention was too late to prevent mass killing
- peace is still not been achieved
12
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What is the world council of Christians?
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- founded 1948
- encourages all Christians to heal devisions through nations by talking
- involved in struggles in South Africa, Sudan etc
13
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What is pax Christ?
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- into national Catholic organisation set up in 1945 to work for peace
- opposed to war and violence
- encourages governments to solve their disputes through discussion
14
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What actions do religious organisations for world peace take?
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- hold peace vigils
- helps victims of injustice
- educate those involved
- encourage peace talks
- teach forgiveness
- campaign against oppressive governments
- encourage reconciliation
- holds interfaith conference
- public demonstrations
15
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When is a war just?
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- reasonable success chance
- no innocent civilians killed
- fair and responsible methods used
- just cause (injustice)
- last resort after negotiations
- fought to bring peace
16
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What are issues with just wars?
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- both sides may say their cause is just
- nazis claimed their cause was right and just
- both sides may manipulate the theory going to war for their God
17
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What are bible teachings on war?
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- one of Jesus’ titles was prince of peace
- “blessed are the peacemakers”: Mathew
- “love your enimies”:Mathew
- “all who draw the sword will die by the sword”: Mathew
- if someone strikes your right cheek turn to them the other”: Mathew
18
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Do Christians follow the just war theory?
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- it has been accepted by many Christian churches
- some teachings in the bible support it
19
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Why do some Christians follow the just war theory?
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- sometimes war is the lesser of two evils
- it’s right to have armed forces to protect nations
- violence is necessary in response to invasion
- Jesus taught obedience to the government
20
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Why do Christians follow pacifism?
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- the 10 commandments forbid killing
- Jesus stopped his followers using violence
- Jesus taught people to love their enemies
- nuclear weapons cause unimaginable suffering
21
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What is bullying?
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- physically harming or attacking someone
- stealing or damaging someone else’s property
- accusing people of to get them into trouble
- calling people names
- cyberbullying
22
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What are reasons for bullying?
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- problems at home, with family members
- wanting to look tough
- dislike themselves and take it out on others
- have been victims themselves
23
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What are the Samaritans?
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- Well known UK charity that offers telephone support to people suffering from bullying
- many Christians are Samaritan volunteers
24
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What are Christian attitudes to bullying?
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- violence without cause is against Christian teachings
- everyone is made in Gods image
- the golden rule
- everyone deserves respect
- vulnerable and weak deserve protection
- bible teaches God will take action against cruel behaviour
- God judges humans after death on how they have lived
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What is childline?
free confidential 24 hour helpline offers trained help to children
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What is kidsscape?
-founded in 1984 teaches children about personal safety and how to deal with issues such as bullying
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What are causes of family conflict?
- school
- divorce
- money
- smoking/drug abuse
- moral issues
- choice of friends
- sibling rivalry
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What are causes of conflict in religious families?
- social:drinking alcohol
- moral: abortion, cohabiting
- jobs:careers conflict religion
- partner:from other faiths
- children:different generations have different views
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What does Christianity teach on family conflict?
- children should honour their parents
| - parents should care and support ghost children
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What are Christian teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation?
- Jesus died on the cross to show forgiveness between humanity and God
- Christians should forgive others and God helps them do this
- "love your enemies":Luke
- "if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him":mark
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What are all actions forgivable?
- Antony walker 18 was killed in a racially motivated murder
- his parents forgave the murders sticking to their Christian teachings
- with gods live anything can be forgiven
- if Christians don't forgive they won't be forgiven
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Why are some actions unforgivable?
if conflict is religious or moral under bible teaching there is no reconciliation
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What advice does child like give?
- gets everyone in school to tackle bullying
- put up anti bullying posters educate everyone
- make sure staff are around at break
- set up peer counselling schemes to provide support
