Religion,Peace And Confilict Flashcards
Forgiveness
Pardoning someone for something they have done wrong
Reconciliation
The restoration of friendly relations
Repent
To be truly sorry for your sins
Justice
Bringing out what is right and fair according to the law or making up for a wrong that has been committed
Righteous Anger
Anger against an injustice;some christians use the term to describe anger they believe is acceptable
Pacifism
The belief of people who refuse to take part in a war or any other form of violence
Examples of famous pacifists
Martin Luther King (MLK)
The Quakers
Conditions for a Just War
- cause of war must be just
- must be fought with the intention of establishing good
- mush be a reasonable chance of success
- proportional force used from both sides
- civilians must not be targets or involved
- war must be authorised by bigger body of authority
Nuclear War
A war that makes use of nuclear weapons:weapons that work by creating a nuclear reaction in order to devastate and kill large numbers of people
Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and cause great damage
Chemical Weapons
Weapons that us chemicals to harm humans and destroy natural environment
Biological Weapons
Weapons that use living organism to cause disease or death
Why does the Catholic Church oppose WMD
.Effect of the weapons are completely indiscriminate
.Could affect people and future generations
.Possession of WMDs can cause tension and fear
References for WMDs
Pacim in Terris the papal encyclical
“Nothing is lost by peace;everything is lost by war”
Arguments for WMD
WMDs are important for effective self-defence against aggressive attacks from other countries
Consequences of War
Civilian Casualties-Death of innocent people
Refugees-Surviving Civilians have lost their homes
Environmental Damage-Damage to the environment and neighbouring animals and habitats
Quotes for War in the Bibles
.Prepare for War-Joel 3:9
.In the temple Jesus got angry and flipped the tables-Mark 2
.David went to the giant Goliath drew a sword and cut it’s head off- Samuel
.Greater love has no man than to lay their life for a friend-John 15:13
Quotes against war in the Bible
.Blessed are the peacemakers-Matthew 5:9
.Do not Murder-Exodus
.Isaiah describes the Messiah as the Prince of Peace
.If someone strikes you on the left cheek turn and offer him the other
Holy War
A holy war is when a war is fought on behalf of a religious belief
Why do people commit terrorism
.May think religion instructs them .Politics .Law .In retaliation/rioting .Propaganda
Torture
Use of severe mental or physical pain usually as a punishment or to force the tortured person to do or say something
Radicalisation
Is when people adopt extreme positions on religious,social or political issues
Martyrdom
Is when someone who suffers pain or death because of their belief are called martyrs
Peacemaking
The action of trying to establish peace
Conflict resolution
Creating peace between 2 parties that have been at war or in dispute with eachother
Catholic agencies help victims of war
CAFOD
Aid to the church in need
Caritas International
How does cafod help victims of war
Sets up orphanage and rehabilitation programmes for child soldiers to get back into a normal life
How does aid to the church in need help victims of war
Provides shelter,blankets,medicine and food
How does caritas international help victims of war
Provided foor water and shelter for the victims
Organisations working for peace
Pax Christi=Peace of Christ works for peace reconciliation and non-violence. It works to suppoer and develop an understanding of sustainable security where human needs are met and environment is protected
