Peace And Conflict V2 Flashcards
Explain the Cain and Able story
What does the story show
Cain jealous of his brother (from their different quality in offerings) , angry thoughts leads to violence , Cain plotted murder on brother, Cain kills Able, God responds through punishment.
Wrong thoughts can lead into bad actions and punishment
What quotes/ teachings show murder is wrong
Matthew 5:21-22-‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.
Goes aginst the ten commandments “do not muder”
Goes against sanctity of life
Genesis 4:10-What have you done? Your brother blood cries out to me from the ground!
How is forgiveness show in the bible
Matthew 6:14-15-forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not … your Father will not forgive your sins.
Matthew 18:21-22 -“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times [to forgive your brother]- expressing to always forgive
Matthew 6:12- and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors
How is bullying shown in the bible provide quotes and what it tries to express
James 3:8-10 : But no human can tame the tongue it is a restless evil full of deadly poison
James message is to stop using the tongue as it can affect others very negatively if used for it
Quotes of reconciliationin and what they express
Matthew 5:24: leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First. be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift - don’t pray to God when you have done bad actions and haven’t shown forgiveness
Pope Francis: “In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we find our way back to the Lord, and rediscover the meaning of life.”- reconciliation strengthens relationship with God
Lumen Gentium 16-Christ is himself the cause of the justice and peace we seek - we must reconcile with him to be forgiven
What does reconciliation bring
Learn from teachings
More peaceful future
Respext others feelings
Live without sin
Accept past mistakes
Strengthen faith
Biblical teachings on justice and its key messege
Amos 5:23-24- But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!
Always fight for justice (what is right)
Just war criteria
The war must be for a just cause.
The war must be lawfully declared by a lawful authority.
The intention behind the war must be good.
All other ways of resolving the problem should have been tried first.
There must be a reasonable chance of success.
What does the church teach about justice
Jeremiah 22:3: ‘Thus says the LORD, “Do justice and righteousness
Pope Francis shows justice by speaking out for those suffering against opressors e.g Palestine and Israel
CCC-“You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor.”
Christian view on righteous anger
Rightful: God tells us ‘in Lev. 24:19–21 “an eye for an eye’ reinforcing to take back what they have taken
Jesus shown to flip the merchant tables in the temple when they used it disrespectfully.
Not right: God told us “ blessed are the peacemakers” Matthew 5:9 , Ephesians 4:26 says “be angry but do not sin”!
Why do catholic church oppose WOMD
Severe loss of life
Destruction of the environment
Injures many people
Physical and pyschological harm
Harms Gods creation
Catholic view on terrorism and other views
God told us to ‘love our neighbours’ opposing fear is wrong
Others may believe it is a form of righteous anger could benefit a radicalised group
Examples of differences in religion causing war
Holy war
England catholic and protestant puritan war
How has the Pope achieved peace
Arranged peace talks with key representatives
Speak up about the problem to the people
Catholic agencies helping victims of war
Catholic relief service
Red cross
