Religion, Peace and Conflict

Question 1

What is the catholic view on violence

Answer 1

-Violence rejects what God wants for the world
-Wrong thoughts can lead to wrong actions

Question 2

Summarised story of Cain and Abel

Answer 2

Cain was jealous of his brother which made him angry. Cain murdered his brother which upset God

Question 3

What is bullying

Answer 3

A form of violence

Question 4

What is a belief about forgiveness

Answer 4

God forgives us so we should forgive others

Question 5

What is a quote to support forgiveness

Answer 5

Jesus said to him “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy seven times”

Question 6

What are the benefits of reconciliation

Answer 6

-Respect for other peoples beliefs
-A stronger relationship
-Appreciation and acceptance

Question 7

What is Justice

Answer 7

Fairness for all people

Question 8

Whatvis a quote for Justice

Answer 8

“Let justice roll down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream” Amos 5:24

Question 9

What is Righteous Anger

Answer 9

Anger against an injustice

Question 10

When is anger righteous

Answer 10

-The anger must improve the situation
-If it is because of an injustice

Question 11

What are two Christian beliefs about violent protests

Answer 11

-Innocent people die when they don’t need to
-It is illegal and ineffective

Question 12

What are two contrasting beliefs about violent protests

Answer 12

-It is sometimes necessary to make a government take notice
-It worked for the suffragettes in Britain

Question 13

What is the Just War Theory

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What are all Just war Principles

Answer 14

1. Must be started and cobtrolled by proper authority
2. Must be a just cause
3. The war must be for the right reason
4. The war must be a last resort
5. Benefits must putweight cons
6. Should be a large chance of success

Question 15

2 Bible quotes to support war

Answer 15

-“an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”
-“The Lord is a warrior”

Question 16

2 Bible quotes against war

Answer 16

-“ You shall not murder”
-“Love your neighbour as yourself”

Question 17

What is the old testament about?

Answer 17

The story of the Israelites to establish themselves in the “Promised land”

Question 18

Who are famous pacifists?

Answer 18

Jesus, MLK

Question 19

Positive Belief about Pacifism

Answer 19

Does work, MLK successfully fought racism using non-violent methods

Question 20

Contrasting view about pacifism

Answer 20

Bohnhoeffer say it wouldn’t work against dictators like Hitler

Question 21

What is a holy war

Answer 21

-A war fought for a religous goal
-Must be approved be a religous leader
-A belief that God is on your side

Question 22

Other reasons coubtries moght go to war

Answer 22

-To gain power
-To gain land
-Defend people
-Defend the country
-Holy war

Question 23

Catholic teachings on WMD

Answer 23

-Effects are indiscriminate and cannot be justified
-Causes tension and fear in the world
-Causes severe damage to the enviroment

Question 24

Contrasting views about WMD

Answer 24

-Needed to deter attacks
-If we got rid of them we would be vulnerable to other coubtries who keep them
-Symbol of power

Question 25

What are the consequences of modern warfare

Answer 25

-Refugees -Civilian deaths/injuries -Enviromental damage

Question 26

Catholic belief about refugees

Answer 26

We owe it to refugees legally and morally and they contribute hugely to society

Question 27

Contrasting view about refugees

Answer 27

Not enough homes jobs and services to occupy them

Question 28

Catholic view on terrorism

Answer 28

"We should never take any vengeance" -St paul

Question 29

Contrasting views about terrorism

Answer 29

The Maccabees used terrorism against authorities forcing them to give up judaism-If they hadn't Judaism might not have survived

Question 30

What is Radicalisation

Answer 30

Holding extreme views - a problem that can lead to terrorism

Question 31

What is a Martyr

Answer 31

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

Question 32

Examples of Martyrs

Answer 32

Oscar Romero St Stephen St Alban

Question 33

Catholic views on Torture

Answer 33

-Illegal and a denial of human rights -Goes against the sanctity of life -Ineffective for information

Question 34

Contrasting views on Torture

Answer 34

-Could save lives be preventing something worse, e.g a terrorist attack. It is the lesser of two evils -Makes people more scared to commit crime

Question 35

What are Two catholic Orgs that work for peace

Answer 35

-Pax Christi -Justice and peace commission

Question 36

What does Pax Christi do

Answer 36

-Gets involved in disputes early to prevent violence -Encourages fairness and Justice

Question 37

What does the Justice and Peace comission do?

Answer 37

-Campaigns to remove nuclear weapons -Campaigns to reduce arms trade -Raises awareness to human rights abuses

Question 38

Quote to support catholic teachings on torture

Answer 38

"Torture...Is contary to respect for the person and for human dignity" -Catechism of the Catholic church

Question 39

Quote to support Catholic teaching on WMD

Answer 39

"There is no such thing as a just war in a nuclear age" -Pope John 23rd