Religion, Peace And Conflict Flashcards
Forgiveness
The action of forgiving
Reconciliation
Restoring harmany after breakdown of a relationship
Justice
Fairness for people
Righteous anger
Anger against an injustice
Holy war
A war prmarily caused or justified by differences in religion
Just war
The doctrine is to ensure war is morally justifiable through a series of criteria
WMD
Weapon of mass destruction is a nuclear radiological, chemical, biological, or nah other weapon that can kill
Nuclear war
Nuclear warfare is a military conflict or political stratergy which deploys nuclear weaponry
Non-violent resistance
The practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests and mire while being non-violent
Torture
The action of inflicting severe pain or suffereing on someone as a punishment or in order to force them to do or say something
Conflict resolution
Facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict and retribution
Pacifism
The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peacful means
Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims
Radicalisation
An individual or group comes to adopt increasingly radical views in opposition to a political, social, or religious status
Martyrdom
The death or suffering of a martyr
Bullying in the bible and the message for christians today
But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. (James 3:8-10)
The tongue is untamable, capable of great destruction. In fact, James calls it a fire and a restless evil that is itself set on fire by hell. We need to be changed
Ideas about violence in the bible
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27)
“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother[a] will be liable to judgment; whoever insults[b] his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell[c] of fire. (Matthew 5:21-22)
Ideas of reconciliation in the bible
“Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” Matthew 5:24
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
Forgiveness is a central message in Jesus’ teaching?
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (Luke 23:34)
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12)
What does reconciliation bring
- oppourtunity to become a better person
- respect for others
- a stronger relationship
- peace
- ability to learn from past
Injustice
Lack of justice/fairness
Bible teaching on justice and the key message
- “Stop your noisy songs; I do not want to listen to your harps. Instead, let justice flow like a stream, and righteousness like a river that never goes dry.” (Amos 5:23-24) .
- What God wants is justice and right living rather than religious ceremonies for their own sake
Christian view on righteous anger
Everyone experiences righteous anger even Jesus so sometimes it is ok to have righteous anger
Just war criteria includes
- Reasonable chance of success
- For the right intention
- Last resort
- Be started and controlled by proper authorities
- In proportion
- Just cause (reason)
Main reasons why the Catholic Church opposes weapons of mass destruction
- Pope Benedict said that in nuclear war there are “no victors, only victims”
- Causes damage to the enviornment incomparable to any other weapon
- Possessing WMD increases tension between countries
- Nuclea weapons do not discriminate in who they kill
- Uk’s nuclear defence program is too expensive
Catholics views and other views on terrorism
- It goes against catholic views
- Its wrong
Main consequences of modern warfare
- Enviromental damage
- Deaths of many
- Poverty
Catholic agencies that help victims of war
CAFOD - They reach out to people living in poverty with practical help, whatever their religion or culture.
War Child - The activities of the organization include rehabilitation of former child soldiers
Catholic organisations working for peace
Pax Christi - They work within the Church and wider society to bring peace
Catholic Peace Movement - They work within the Church and wider society to bring peace
Catholic teachings quotes on Pacifism
“Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children!” (Matthew 5:9)
““Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “All who take the sword will die by the sword.” (Matthew 26:52)
Christian and opposing views on pacifism
- Violence is wrong
- Peaceful methods should be used
-Violent methods should be used
Catholic views on torture
Its wrong in any circumstance as it goes against catholic teachings
Catholic views on Radicalistaion
Catholics believe radicalisation is wrong
Catholic views on Martyrdom
This is considered a noble act
