peace and conflict quotes

Question 1

christian teaching on revenge

Answer 1

if there is a serious injury, you are to take a life for a life

-revenge is acceptable if someone was killed- you can take their life

Question 1

islam teaching on dictators

Answer 1

the most excellent jihad is to speak truth in the face of a tyrannical ruler

-you should call out dictators by communicating and working through resolutions

Question 2

islam teaching on forgiveness

Answer 2

the reward for an injury is an equal injury back but if a person forgives instead, his reward will come from god
-forgiveness is more rewarding rather than using your right to get revenge

Question 3

quote about liberation theology

Answer 3

he sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives, to set free the oppressed

Question 4

quote on christian pacifism

Answer 4

blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of god
-you should be looking to make peace because it is what god wants

Question 5

islam teaching on pacifism

Answer 5

the most excellent jihad is to speak truth in the face of a tyrannical ruler
-use diplomatic methods to speak truth

Question 6

christianity teaching on forgiveness

Answer 6

i tell you not 7 but 77 times
- shouldnt be a limit on how many times we forgive

Question 7

christianity teaching on reconciliation

Answer 7

if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone
-if you resolve conflic in private you can move on

Question 8

islam teaching on reconciliation

Answer 8

the reward for an injury is an equal injury back but if a person forgives instead, and makes reconciliation, his reward will come from god
-reconciliation is better than retribution

Question 9

christianity teaching on detterence/against nuclear weapons

Answer 9

god saw all that he had made and it was very good
-shouldnt destroy god’s creations-STEWARDSHIP