Peace & Conflict

Question 1

What is the story of Cain and Abel?

Answer 1

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

• this is not what God wants

Question 2

Why should we forgive others?

Answer 2

Because God forgives us if we are truly sorry

Question 3

What is an example of forgiveness in the Bible?

Answer 3

The parable of the Prodigal Son

Question 4

What does Reconciliation bring?

Answer 4

• Respect for other people’s beleifs
• A stronger relationship
• Appreciation and Acceptance which brings peace

Question 5

What is Justice?

Answer 5

Fairness for all people

Question 6

What is righteous anger?

Answer 6

Anger against an injustice

Question 7

What is a key factor of righteous anger?

Answer 7

Must be a positive action to improve a situation

Question 8

When did Jesus show righteous anger?

Answer 8

During the cleasnising of Temple

Question 9

When is righteous anger accepted by Christians?

Answer 9

If it’s caused by an injustice

Question 10

Why are Christians against violent protests?

Answer 10

• It’s illegal
• It’s ineffective
• Innocent people die
• Peaceful protests work

Question 11

What are contrasting views on violent protest?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Why are Catholics prohibited from taking a human life?

Answer 12

‘Do not murder’
Sanctity of Life

Question 13

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

Answer 13

To protect the innocent

Question 14

What is the Just War Theory?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

What are the Just War Principles?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Give three bible quotes that support the war.

Answer 16

“An eye for an eye”

“The Lord is a Warrior”

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

“Love your neighbour as yourself”

“You shall not murder”

“Nations will never go to war”

Question 18

What is pacifism?

Answer 18

The idea of rejecting all violence

Question 19

Does pacifism work?

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Does religion cause war?

Answer 20

Yes, ‘Holy War’
- e.g. the Crusades

Question 21

What are the conditions of Holy War?

Answer 21

• Fought a religious goal
• Approved by a religious leader
• Belief that God is on your side

Question 22

Is Holy War featured in Christian belief today?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

What are other reasons to go to war?

Answer 23

• to gain power, land or resources
• defend innocent people
• self-defence

Question 24

What are Catholic teachings of Nuclear War?

Answer 24

The effects are indiscriminate - not a just war

Causes tension and fear in the world

Causes severe damage to the enviroment

Question 25

What is Pope John XXIII say about nuclear war?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

What are contrasting views of nuclear weapons?

Answer 26

• acts as a deterant
• needed for self-defence
• a symbol for Britains role in the world

Question 27

What are consequences of Modern Warfare?

Answer 27

• Refugees
• Civilian deaths/injuries
• Enviromental damage

Question 28

What are arguements against refugees?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What are arguements for refugees?

Answer 29

• Some argue that we owe it to refugees legally and morally
• They contribute hugely to our society

Question 30

What are Catholic views of terrorism?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

What is terrorism?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What are contrasting views on terrorism?

Answer 32

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

Mandella used terrorism to fight rascist goverment

Question 33

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

Answer 33

By solving inequality

Question 34

What is a Martyr?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Oscar Romero
St Stephan
St Alban

Question 36

Who don’t the Catholic Church accept as Martyrs?

Answer 36

Suicide bombers

Question 37

What have CCC said about torture?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

What are reasons torture can never be justified?

Answer 38

• 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)

Question 39

What are reasons that can justify torture?

Answer 39

• It is the lesser of two evils
• It makes people less likely to commit crime

Question 40

How does the Catholic Church try to help in Modern Conflict?

Answer 40

They prevent war and help the victims in need

Question 41

How does the Pope help in Modern Conflicts?

Answer 41

Prayer meetings

Question 42

How do Catholic organisations help with Modern conflict?

Answer 42

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

Question 43

How does CAFOD help in Modern Conflict?

Answer 43

Set up orphanges for former child soliders

Question 44

How can Catholic individuals help in modern conflicts?

Answer 44

By donating money to charites, volunteering and pray