Religion, peace and conflict

Question 1

Violence

Answer 1

Violence is using actions that threaten or harm others

Question 2

Cain and Abel flowchart (Genesis 4)

Answer 2

Cain was jealous of Abel
God said to Cain “sin is lurking at the door… you must master it”
Cain’s angry thoughts led to violence
Cain plotted to kill Abel in the field
“Cain rose up against his brother Abel, and killed him”
God said to Cain “ your brother’s blood is crying out to me from the ground”

Question 3

Bullying

Answer 3

The repeated deliberate intimidation of a person through words or physical action
Bullying is a destructive form of violence

Question 4

Forgiveness

Answer 4

Showing grace and mercy, and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong

Question 5

Biblical teachings on forgiveness

Answer 5

Jesus forgave Peter for denying him
You should forgive “seventy times seven times” - always forgive
“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” - Christians must forgive others
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant shows us that God only forgives those that are willing to forgive others

Question 6

Reconciliation

Answer 6

The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down