Peace & Conflict Flashcards

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What is the story of Cain and Abel?

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Cain was angry and jealous of his brother Abel, his angry thoughts led him to killing Abel

  • this is not what God wants
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Why should we forgive others?

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Because God forgives us if we are truly sorry

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What is an example of forgiveness in the Bible?

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The parable of the Prodigal Son

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What does Reconciliation bring?

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  • Respect for other people’s beleifs
  • A stronger relationship
  • Appreciation and Acceptance which brings peace
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5
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What is Justice?

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Fairness for all people

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What is righteous anger?

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Anger against an injustice

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What is a key factor of righteous anger?

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Must be a positive action to improve a situation

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8
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When did Jesus show righteous anger?

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During the cleasnising of Temple

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9
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When is righteous anger accepted by Christians?

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If it’s caused by an injustice

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10
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Why are Christians against violent protests?

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  • It’s illegal
  • It’s ineffective
  • Innocent people die
  • Peaceful protests work
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What are contrasting views on violent protest?

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It’s necessary to make a government take notice
- e.g. suffragette movement in Britain

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Why are Catholics prohibited from taking a human life?

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‘Do not murder’
Sanctity of Life

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What is a reason Catholic believe it’s necessary to go to war?

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To protect the innocent

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What is the Just War Theory?

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A set of conditions that must be met for a war to be justified

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What are the Just War Principles?

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1) Proper Authority
2) Just cause
3) Right reason
4) It’s the last resort
5) Benefits of war are greater than harm causes
6) Should have a reasonable chance of sucess

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Give three bible quotes that support the war.

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“An eye for an eye”

“The Lord is a Warrior”

“Do not worry….. the Lord is on your side”

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Give three bible quotes that don’t support the war.

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“Love your neighbour as yourself”

“You shall not murder”

“Nations will never go to war”

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18
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What is pacifism?

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The idea of rejecting all violence

19
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Does pacifism work?

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It sucessfully fought racism using non-violent methods. However many say it dosen’t work against dictators like Hitler.

20
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Does religion cause war?

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Yes, ‘Holy War’
- e.g. the Crusades

21
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What are the conditions of Holy War?

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  • Fought a religious goal
  • Approved by a religious leader
  • Belief that God is on your side
22
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Is Holy War featured in Christian belief today?

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No

23
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What are other reasons to go to war?

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  • to gain power, land or resources
  • defend innocent people
  • self-defence
24
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What are Catholic teachings of Nuclear War?

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The effects are indiscriminate - not a just war

Causes tension and fear in the world

Causes severe damage to the enviroment

25
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What is Pope John XXIII say about nuclear war?

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“There is no such thing as a Just war in a nuclear age”

26
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What are contrasting views of nuclear weapons?

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  • acts as a deterant
  • needed for self-defence
  • a symbol for Britains role in the world
27
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What are consequences of Modern Warfare?

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  • Refugees
  • Civilian deaths/injuries
  • Enviromental damage
28
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What are arguements against refugees?

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Some argue that there aren’t enough jobs, schools or homes

29
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What are arguements for refugees?

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  • Some argue that we owe it to refugees legally and morally
  • They contribute hugely to our society
30
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What are Catholic views of terrorism?

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Opposes by the Catholic Church in any situation
- St Paul ‘We should never take vengence’

31
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What is terrorism?

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The unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civilans to achieve a political goal

32
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What are contrasting views on terrorism?

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Maccabees used terrorism against authorites - Judaism wouldn’t have survived without the,

Mandella used terrorism to fight rascist goverment

33
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What do Catholics believe is the main way to solve radicalism?

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By solving inequality

34
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What is a Martyr?

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Someone who suffers violence or death for refusing to give up their faith

35
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Give three examples of Matyr’s accepted in the Catholic Church?

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Oscar Romero
St Stephan
St Alban

36
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Who don’t the Catholic Church accept as Martyrs?

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Suicide bombers

37
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What have CCC said about torture?

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“Torture … is contrary to respect for the person and for human dignity”

38
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What are reasons torture can never be justified?

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  • Torture is illegal and a denial of human rights
  • Goes against Catholic teaching e.g. Sanctity of Life
  • The information obtained isunreliable (people lie or won’t talk)
39
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What are reasons that can justify torture?

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  • It is the lesser of two evils
  • It makes people less likely to commit crime
40
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How does the Catholic Church try to help in Modern Conflict?

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They prevent war and help the victims in need

41
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How does the Pope help in Modern Conflicts?

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Prayer meetings

42
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How do Catholic organisations help with Modern conflict?

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Aid to the Church in Need, by providing food, shelter and medicine to victims

43
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How does CAFOD help in Modern Conflict?

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Set up orphanges for former child soliders

44
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How can Catholic individuals help in modern conflicts?

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By donating money to charites, volunteering and pray