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Peace And Conflict Mocks Flashcards

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Why is violence seen as a sin in the eyes of the church

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It is a rejection of Gods ideals

Jesus taught us that bitterness and rage can lead to murder

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Forgiveness quotes

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We should forgive one another 70x7 times

Whoever has commited no sin may throw the first stone

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Example of parable including forgiveness

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The parable of the prodigal son. This story tells us that God is willing to forgive us if we truly repent and are sorry

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Justice

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Fairness for all people

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What can injustice lead to

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A feeling of lack of self worth

God wants us to treat others equally

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Justice qoute

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Let justice roll down like waters

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Example of injustice

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The apartheid

Segregation of black and white people

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Martin Luther king

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Helped in the montgomery bus boycott

In 1964 the supreme court declared segregation on buses illegal

He was able to defeat racism with PEACEFUL PROTESTS

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Righteous anger

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While Jesus told us never to get angry righteous anger is when we channel are feelings into something more productive

For example Jesus used his anger to defend his fathers house he threw over the tables

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Is violent protest ever right

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It is illegal in the Uk

Can lead to death which is then worse sin

However in some cases it may be needed e,g suffragettes , bonhoeffner

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Who developed the just war theory

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St thomas aquinas a christian monk in the 13th century

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What is the JWT

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A set of rules that a war must meet if it is to be deemed just .

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Why the JWT is used

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While it is wrong to kill (sanctity of life) violent acts may be needed to prevent the death of innocence

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JWT Principles

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The war must be started by a proper authority

Must be a just cause

War must be a last resort

The benefits should out-way the cons

Must be a reasonable chance of success

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Bible quotes in support of war

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An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth

God will destroy the nations before you and you’ll take possession of their land

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Against war quotes

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Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

If someone slaps you on your right cheek turn and offer him your left

You shall not murder

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Who where the quakers

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A group of pacifists who where against every form of violence and only used weapons or the spirit

18
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Why pacifism does not work

Bonhoeffer

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Bonhoeffer a german Lutheran believed in peace until Hitler rose to power . He truly witnessed the power hitler possessed and new that the only way to stop it was to kill Hitlers life

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Pope francis WAR

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He is agaisnt all kinds of violence and tells us

“War never again war”

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What are the terms of a holy war

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A war must be fought for religious goals
Must be approved by a religious leader
You must believe that God is on your side
You believe that when you die you are sent straight to heaven

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Catholic qoute of nuclear weapons

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There is no such thing as a just war in a nuclear age

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Catholic views on nuclear war

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Bombs are indiscriminate
We are meant to be stewards of the earth yet these bombs damage it
Can escalate the conflict
Can increase tensions in fear

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Contrasting views on nuclear weapons

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Can be used as a deterrent
Can end wars quicker
Many countries have nuclear programs so not having one makes you look weak

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Consequences of modern war

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Refugees
Child soldiers
Environmental damage
Civilian deaths

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3 examples of holy wars

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Crusades
Troubles in the north of Ireland
Unrest in the middle east

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Other reasons for war

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Self defense
Politics
Gaining territory
Revenge

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Role of catholic church in religious conflict

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Believes that thy must help the victims
Pope francis had help a prayer meeting between the presidents of israel and Palestine

He organized a football match to raise funds for child victims of war

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Catholic agencies which help

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CAFOD setup orphanages for the children who where forced into the sierra leone war

AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED support those from the Syrian crisis with basic essentials

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Reconciliation

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The restoring of harmony after a relationship has broken down

30
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Why is reconciliation important

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Brings a stronger relationship
Builds respect and appreciation
Allows for a more peaceful future
An opportunity to live without fear

31
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Terrorism

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The unlawful use of violence usually for a political goal and can harm civilians

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Church views of terrorism

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Church opposes it

St paul tells us never to take vengeance

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Terrorism quote

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Terrorism threatens wounds and kills indiscriminately it is gravely against justice and charity

34
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When was terrorism used for a good act

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Jewish macabees

35
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List or terror attacks

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Islamic extremists in london 2005
Glasgow 2007
London and Manchester 2017

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Arguements on terrorism

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Some may say that terrorism is motivated by religion
Others say that they have a distorted view on what God wants and that they have been rejected by the religion they attempt to corrupt

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Radicalisation

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Adopting extreme religious ,social or political issues which can lead to terrorism

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How can radicilisation occur

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Tends to be among people who feel rejected which can make people unwilling to see other views

39
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Catholic views of suicide bombers

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The church does not see a suicide bomber as a martyr as they can potentially harm those around them

40
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Catholic views on torture

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Goes against sanctity of life
Its is barbaric and inhumane
Can force people to admit to crimes which they did not commit
It is a denial of human rights

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