Peace and Justice

Question 1

Conscientious Objector

Answer 1

This is when someone follows their conscience (their inner voice of God) and does not go to a specific war. He/She may use violence on another occasion if they felt it was necessary.

Question 2

Criminals

Answer 2

These are people who have committed a crime and can be put in prison for it.

Question 3

Deterrence

Answer 3

Punish people so harshly that other criminals will think twice e.g; : death penalty

Question 4

Holy War

Answer 4

A war fought to protect a religion

Question 5

Just War

Answer 5

This refers to the terms/rules under which a war is allowed. There are six rules which say going to war can happen.

Question 6

Justice

Answer 6

This means that people are treated fairly in all ways.

Question 7

Pacifist

Answer 7

Someone who believes people should never resort to violence.

Question 8

Peace

Answer 8

The absence of war and/or other hostilities

Question 9

Protection

Answer 9

To lock the criminal away to protect other members of society.

Question 10

Punishment

Answer 10

The infliction of a penalty for committing an offence.

Question 11

Rehabilitation

Answer 11

Try to change the criminal into a better person.

Question 12

Retribution

Answer 12

The punishment should suit the crime - an eye for an eye theory.

Question 13

Social Injustice

Answer 13

This refers to unfair treatment of a person or groups of people; sexism, racism, poverty and ageism.

Question 14

Vindication

Answer 14

To have punishments which make people respect the law.

Question 15

War

Answer 15

A period of open, armed and prolonged conflict between states, nations or parties.