Peace and conflict Flashcards
Lesser jihad definition
The outward struggle to defend one’s faith, family and country from threat.
Just war defenition
A war which meets internationally accepted criteria for fairness; follows traditional Christian rules for a just war, and is now accepted by other religions.
6 reasons that Muslims believe it is ok to go to war
- Last resort
- Self defence
- When authorised by state leader
- To assist allies
- Protect their own terretory
- Fight to support other Muslims
2 christian quotes about peace
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace”
2 christian quotes about war
“Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
“Greater love has none than this, that he may lay down his life for his friends”
2 muslim quotes about war (Qur’an)
“You may also fight them to eliminate oppression, and to worship GOD freely.”
“You may fight in the cause of GOD against those who attack you”
2 muslim quotes about peace (Qur’an)
“ Enter absolutely into peace (Islam). Do not follow in the footsteps of satan.”
“Humanity is a single brotherhood, so make peace within your brethren.”
7 points of the Christian just war theory (Thomas Aquinas)
- Right to self defence
- If the war is being fought by a legitimate authority
- Fighting to restore peace
- Last resort
- Reasonable chance of success on both sides
- Avoid killing civilians
- Force proportional to the cause
Nuclear deterrence defenition
The millitary doctrine where countries own a nuclea weapon, yet use it to scare another country, not to use it.
Weapons of mass destruction
A nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon able to cause widespread devestation or loss of life.
Chemical Weapons defenition
Specialised munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm to humans.
Biological Weapons defenition
Biological toxines to kill humans
Pacifist defenition
Opposed to war or to violence of any kind. a person whose personal belief in pacifism causes him or her to refuse being drafted into military service.
Example of a Pacifist
A Quaker (denomination of Christianity)
What was the white feather movement?
Women would place a white feather on men who had not gone to fight in ww1. It was a symbol of cowardice.
Riot defenition and example
Disturbance of the public peace by three or more people assembled for a common purpose. Eg BLM rioting in America for black rights
Protest defenition and example
Expression of disapproval , often in a public group. Usually a procession or march . Police must be legally warned about it 6 days prior. Eg climate change protestors sitting on top of a train to disrupt services.
Terrorism defenition and example
The unlawful use of violence, often against innocent citizens, to achieve a political goal. Eg 9/11 killing innocent civilians to spread the views of isis.
5 religious responses to victims of war
- financially helping families of casualties
- feeding refugees and providing shelter
- establish basic human rights in society
- free healthcare for injured millitary personnel
- support local people to help them solve basic problems
Christian charity that supports war victims and what they do:
Christian aid. They provide refugees fleeing conflict with emergency aid, such as food, shelter and cooking equipment.
Islamic charity that supports victims of war and what they do:
Muslim aid. They provide orphanages for children who have lost their parents to war.
Three reasons for going to war
- Greed
- Self- Defence
- Retaliation
Christian view on peace
Absence of conflict which leads to happiness and harmony
Muslim view on peace
Heart of the religion as Islam derives from Salam meaning peace
Christian view on justice
Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for wrong that has been committed
Muslim view on justice
Justice is one of the 99 names of Allah
Christian view on forgiveness
Showing mercy and grace, and pardoning someone for the wrong that they’ve done
Muslim view on forgiveness
God sets the example to show how to forgive others
Christian view on reconciliation
When individuals/ groups restore friendly relationships after a conflict
Muslim view on reconcilliation
Islam seeks peace and harmony within a community, the ummah and also between countries. Islam teaches that reconciliation is of great importance.
