Religion, Peace and Conflict Flashcards

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What is the catholic view on violence

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

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Summarised story of Cain and Abel

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

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What is bullying

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A form of violence

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What is a belief about forgiveness

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God forgives us so we should forgive others

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What is a quote to support forgiveness

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

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What are the benefits of reconciliation

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

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What is Justice

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Fairness for all people

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Whatvis a quote for Justice

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

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What is Righteous Anger

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Anger against an injustice

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When is anger righteous

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

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What are two Christian beliefs about violent protests

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

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What are two contrasting beliefs about violent protests

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

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What is the Just War Theory

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

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What are all Just war Principles

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  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
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2 Bible quotes to support war

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

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2 Bible quotes against war

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

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What is the old testament about?

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

18
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Who are famous pacifists?

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Jesus, MLK

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Positive Belief about Pacifism

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

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Contrasting view about pacifism

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Bohnhoeffer say it wouldn’t work against dictators like Hitler

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What is a holy war

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

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Other reasons coubtries moght go to war

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

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Catholic teachings on WMD

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

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Contrasting views about WMD

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

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What are the consequences of modern warfare

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-Refugees
-Civilian deaths/injuries
-Enviromental damage

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Catholic belief about refugees

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

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Contrasting view about refugees

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Not enough homes jobs and services to occupy them

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Catholic view on terrorism

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“We should never take any vengeance” -St paul

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Contrasting views about terrorism

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

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What is Radicalisation

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Holding extreme views - a problem that can lead to terrorism

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What is a Martyr

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

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Examples of Martyrs

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Oscar Romero
St Stephen
St Alban

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Catholic views on Torture

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

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Contrasting views on Torture

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-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

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What are Two catholic Orgs that work for peace

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-Pax Christi
-Justice and peace commission

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What does Pax Christi do

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

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What does the Justice and Peace comission do?

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

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Quote to support catholic teachings on torture

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“Torture…Is contary to respect for the person and for human dignity” -Catechism of the Catholic church

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Quote to support Catholic teaching on WMD

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