Peace And Conflict Mocks Flashcards
Why is violence seen as a sin in the eyes of the church
It is a rejection of Gods ideals
Jesus taught us that bitterness and rage can lead to murder
Forgiveness quotes
We should forgive one another 70x7 times
Whoever has commited no sin may throw the first stone
Example of parable including forgiveness
The parable of the prodigal son. This story tells us that God is willing to forgive us if we truly repent and are sorry
Justice
Fairness for all people
What can injustice lead to
A feeling of lack of self worth
God wants us to treat others equally
Justice qoute
Let justice roll down like waters
Example of injustice
The apartheid
Segregation of black and white people
Martin Luther king
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
Righteous anger
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
Is violent protest ever right
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
Who developed the just war theory
St thomas aquinas a christian monk in the 13th century
What is the JWT
A set of rules that a war must meet if it is to be deemed just .
Why the JWT is used
While it is wrong to kill (sanctity of life) violent acts may be needed to prevent the death of innocence
JWT Principles
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
Bible quotes in support of war
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
Against war quotes
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
Who where the quakers
A group of pacifists who where against every form of violence and only used weapons or the spirit
Why pacifism does not work
Bonhoeffer
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
Pope francis WAR
He is agaisnt all kinds of violence and tells us
“War never again war”
What are the terms of a holy war
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
Catholic qoute of nuclear weapons
There is no such thing as a just war in a nuclear age
Catholic views on nuclear war
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
Contrasting views on nuclear weapons
Can be used as a deterrent
Can end wars quicker
Many countries have nuclear programs so not having one makes you look weak
Consequences of modern war
Refugees
Child soldiers
Environmental damage
Civilian deaths
3 examples of holy wars
Crusades
Troubles in the north of Ireland
Unrest in the middle east
Other reasons for war
Self defense
Politics
Gaining territory
Revenge
Role of catholic church in religious conflict
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
Catholic agencies which help
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
Reconciliation
The restoring of harmony after a relationship has broken down
Why is reconciliation important
Brings a stronger relationship
Builds respect and appreciation
Allows for a more peaceful future
An opportunity to live without fear
Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence usually for a political goal and can harm civilians
Church views of terrorism
Church opposes it
St paul tells us never to take vengeance
Terrorism quote
Terrorism threatens wounds and kills indiscriminately it is gravely against justice and charity
When was terrorism used for a good act
Jewish macabees
List or terror attacks
Islamic extremists in london 2005
Glasgow 2007
London and Manchester 2017
Arguements on terrorism
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
Radicalisation
Adopting extreme religious ,social or political issues which can lead to terrorism
How can radicilisation occur
Tends to be among people who feel rejected which can make people unwilling to see other views
Catholic views of suicide bombers
The church does not see a suicide bomber as a martyr as they can potentially harm those around them
Catholic views on torture
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
