Peace And Conflict

Question 1

What is bullying?

Answer 1

The act of deliberate violence through physical action or through language

Question 2

What is forgiveness?

Answer 2

Forgiveness is showing peace and mercy, pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.

‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’
luke 23:24

Question 3

What is reconciliation?

Answer 3

Restoring harmony after the breaking down of relationships.

Pope francis has called for reconciliation and respect between religions

‘Peace i leave with you; my peace I give to you.’ John 14:27

Question 4

What does reconciliation bring?

Answer 4

Appreciation of eachother, a more peaceful future, a stronger relationship, an opportunity to live without fear, respect for others’ religions, opportunities to learn from the past.

Question 5

What is the importance of justice?

Answer 5

The catholic church teaches that god’s desire is for everyone to be treated equally. Injustice can lead to someone lose thier sense of self-worth and respect.

In south africa during apartied.

Question 6

What is righteous anger?

Answer 6

righteous anger is the anger to evil, like oppressive governents (in south africa).

Jesus belived in ‘love thy neighbour’, but he showed righteous anger when he kicked out sellers in the temple.

Question 7

What are the contrasting views to violent protest?

Answer 7

Against violent protest:

• it is ineffective way of creating change
• it can lead to a loss in life
• peaceful protests do work

For violent protest:

• it might be the only way to spread awareness
• some violent protests lead to good (suffregette movement)
• the church took part in protests against the congo

Question 8

What is the just war theory?

Answer 8

Started and controlled by proper authorities
It must have a just reason
It must be for the right intention
Must be a last resort
Benefits must be greater than harm done
A reasonable chance of success

Question 9

What are the contrasting views on just war theory?

Answer 9

Against just war theory:
It is irrelevent to modern society
It is better to avoid war altogether

For just war theory:
We should only support a war that meets the just war theory
All wars are ugly
‘There can be no such things as a just war in the nuclear age’ pope john 23rd

Question 10

What are the catholic attitiudes to nuclear war and WMD?

Answer 10

• They indiscriminate and have long term effects
• they are totally disproportionate to any success that may follow
• with WMDs success is unlikely, ‘victors, only victims’ pope benedict XVI
• the cost of WMDs are high, waste of taxpayers money
• possession of these weapons creates fear and tension

Question 11

What are the contrasting views on nuclear war?

Answer 11

For:
- deters aggressive attacks from weaker countries
- for self defense, not offense
Against:
- they can cause mass destruction
- there are no winners in nuclear war
- it would be the civilians that suffer the most

Question 12

What are the catholic views on civilian casualties?

Answer 12

They teach its wrong for non-combatants to be attacked. The catechism of catholic church states that ‘non-combatants, wounded soldiers and prisoners must be respected and treated humanely’

Question 13

What are refugees?

Answer 13

People who have been forced to flee thier homes because of war or a series threat to thier life. They flee with few possesions.

Question 14

What is the catholic churches view on refugees?

Answer 14

They should be welcomed and protected by all countries. Pope Francis preached ‘every religious community […] host a family’. Many people host a family or donate to charity

Question 15

What are the contrasting views on modern warfare?

Answer 15

Some people believe that WMD can end wars quicker, even if they cause more civilian castualites. Some people believe britain does not have enough resources to support refugees or other. Some believe asylum seekers can boost the economy so they should be allowed to say there.

Question 16

What is a holy war?

Answer 16

A war with a religious cause and the belief god is on your side, controlled usually by a relgious leader.

Question 17

What are the causes of war?

Answer 17

Economics, polititcs, religion, to gain land, to gain resources, retaliation, self defence.

Question 18

What does the old testament say about war?

Answer 18

‘An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth’ Exodus 21:24, meaning it is acceptable to return violence with violence.

Question 19

What were the crusades?

Answer 19

Took place in the 11th and 15 centurys, authorised by various popes, fought by christians that believed they will be garentied to heaven when they die, aimed to free jeruselum from the turks.

Question 20

What are the christian views on pacifism?

Answer 20

Jesus taught it is much better to use peace instead of violence.

Question 21

What are the catholic church’s teachings on pacififm?

Answer 21

Everyone and every nation has the right to protect itself, but needs to use non-violent approaches to resolve conflicts

Question 22

What are the contrasting views on pacifism?

Answer 22

For:
It is wrong to fight
Jesus taught that peace is better than violence
War never solves a problem
Against:
Force is sometimes necessary to resolve disputes
Peace can only be built on mutual respect which is unlikely if a party isnt gonna defend itself
A country that isnt gonna fight seems weak

Question 23

What efforts have the pope made to resolve conflict?

Answer 23

In 2013, pope francis urged people to pray for ukraine

In 2014, pope francis organised a meeting between the presidents of israel and palestine

Question 24

What work have some catholic agencies done?

Answer 24

Cafod: set up orphages and rehabilitation programs to help children
Aid to the Chruch in need: provided shelter, blankets and medicine to syrian refugees
Caritas International: provided food and shelter to refugees in niger

Question 25

What is terrorism?

Answer 25

They have an aim of frightening people to spread awareness to governments

Question 26

What are the biblical perspectives of terrorism?

Answer 26

Paul taught to obey the authorities
Paul taught to never take vengence
Jewish maccabees resorted to terrorist violence because the authorites wanted them to give up thier faith

Question 27

What are the catholic teachings on terrorism?

Answer 27

Pope francis had said that it is wrong to carry out acts of violence in the name of god

Question 28

What type of terrorism was there in britian?

Answer 28

IRA detonated bombs in London(1993), Warrington(1993) and Omagh(1998)
Islamic extremists carried out attacks in London(2005)

Question 29

What is torture?

Answer 29

Torture is used to enforce severe physical or phycological pain to get information or prevent a terrorist attack.

Question 30

What is radicalisation?

Answer 30

Radicalisatoin is adopting extreme views and to have a reluctancy to change them. Quite often with young people who feel like they are rejected by society. Some people think that the education system needs reform to help those struggling, so they dont get drawn to terrorism.

Question 31

What is martyrdom?

Answer 31

A person who has been killed because of thier faith. They follow jesus, he said ‘if any of you want to become my followers […] take up your cross and follow me’ mathewj 16:24

Question 32

What does the bible say that the duty of christians is?

Answer 32

The bible teaches that it is the duty of christians to be at peace with one another and help to bring about reconciliation.

Question 33

What is paxi christi?

Answer 33

A catholic organisation that works in over 50 countries. Thier aim is to resolve conflict and disputes without violence.

Question 34

What is the justice and peace commision?

Answer 34

They raise awareness of people who have been deprived of thier rights and needs, and campains against nuclear weapons.

Question 35

What important people used non-violent resistance?

Answer 35

Ghandi(to gain indias independance)

martin luther king(to gain equal rights for black people)