Peace And Conflict Quotes Flashcards
Genesis 4:7
“Sin is lurking at the door… you must master it”
James 3: 3-12
“No one can blame the tongue - a restless evil, full of deadly poison”
Matthew 18
“Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother. 7 times? Jesus said ‘seventy times seven’”
Amos 5:23
“Let justice roll down like waters”
Luke 22:36
“The one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one”
What did Pope Benedict say on WMD?
“No victors, only victims”
Sermon on the mount
“If you are angry towards a brother or sister, you are liable to judgement”
Exodus 21
“Eye for eye, tooth for tooth”
Joel 3:9
“Prepare for war”
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers”
Exodus 20
“Do not murder”
Pope Benedict on peace
“Peace is not merely a gift… but a task to be undertaken”
Pope Francis
“War is madness and ruins the beautiful work of God’s hands”
Catechism of the Catholic Church
“Terrorism… is gravely against justice and charity”
