Peace And Justice Flashcards
Holy war
Sometimes it is necessary to use physical violence to defend a religion
Just war
Jus ad bellum - whether it is right to go to war
Jus in bello - correct conduct during war
Jus bellum - conduct after war
Pacifism
All fighting/violence is wrong
Christian attitude toward war
People should work towards a peaceful world
Fighting is evil
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God”
John 4:7
Concept of justice
Maintenance of what is just by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims, or the assignment of merital rewards or punishment
“Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favouritism”
Colossians 3:25
Aims of punishment
Deterrence
Protection
Retribution
Reformation
Social injustice
When some people are discriminated against society and have fewer rights
What does Christianity teach about social injustice?
That it is wrong
“When an alien lives with you on your land, do not mistreat him, love him as yourself”
Levictus
Liberation Theology
Modern development in Christian church concerned with the issues of equality
“Greater love has no one than this, then he lay down his life for his friends”
John 15:13
