Religion peace and conflict

Question 1

Peace

Answer 1

The opposite of war; harmony between all in society

Question 2

Why is peace important for Christians?

Answer 2

Because Jesus said those who work for peace are blessed = awards by god in the afterlife

Question 3

Bible on peace

Answer 3

“Blessed are the peacemakers”
Sermon on the mount

Question 4

Justice

Answer 4

Bringing fairness back to a situation

Question 5

Why is justice important to Christians?

Answer 5

Because god shows the quality of being just
Will judge us on the day of judgement
We should pursue these same ideas as we are made in the image of god

Question 6

Where is justice shown in the Bible?

Answer 6

“Seek justice” = Isiah
Exodus where god killed older sons of Egyptians like they did to Israelites

Question 7

Forgiveness

Answer 7

Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done

Question 8

Why is forgiveness important for Christians?

Answer 8

Jesus was forgiving and we should aim to represent his qualities
God is forgiving and merciful so we should reflect these (made in image of god)

Question 9

What does the Bible say about forgiveness?

Answer 9

“Forgive not 7 but 77 times”
We shouldn’t place a limit on our forgiveness of others
Jesus healed an injured soldier despite him arresting him

Question 10

Reconciliation

Answer 10

Making up and rebuilding relationships between two sides after disagreements

Question 11

Why is reconciliation important?

Answer 11

Act of atonement where Jesus died as sacrifice for our sins to rebuild relationship with god

Question 12

What does the Bible say about reconciliation?

Answer 12

“God reconciled himself to us through Christ”
St Paul
We should show this to amongst ourselves as god did so with Jesus

Question 13

Violence

Answer 13

Behaviour involving physical force which intends to cause damage

Question 14

What do Christians say about never using violence?

Answer 14

It harms you yourself by reflecting back on it
You should combat it with love
Made in image of god so we must be treated with respect

Question 15

Bible quote on violence harming you back

Answer 15

“Those who live by the sword die by the sword” Jesus

Question 16

Bible quote on showing kindness to those who use violence

Answer 16

If someone strikes you, you should ‘turn the other cheek’
Jesus on the sermon on the mount

Question 17

Christian beliefs that violence can be justified

Answer 17

Jesús once used violent protest in the commercialisation of the temple = key role model
Used for defence of religion (just war)
In cases of self defence (doctrine of double effect)
As retaliation

Question 18

Bible quotes on retaliation to justify violence

Answer 18

“An eye for an eye”

Question 19

Terrorism

Answer 19

Use of violence and threats to intimidate others used for political purposes to secure demands from government
To build fear in population

Question 20

Christian views on terrorism

Answer 20

“Do not kill” exodus
Humans are made in the image of god as we have been intentionally made in the image of god
Emphasis on peace

Question 21

War

Answer 21

Armed conflict between 2 or more sides

Question 22

Victims of war

Answer 22

Those who are harmed during a war ie those killed, injured or left homeless

Question 23

Causes of war

Answer 23

Greed
Self defence
Retaliation
Natural resources
Fear
National pride
Protection
Fighting against injustice and aggression

Question 24

Consequences of war

Answer 24

Death
Homelessness
Poverty
Malnutrition
Economic ruin
Psychological trauma
Political instability
Poor healthcare

Question 25

Christian charity on victims of war

Answer 25

Christian aid Provide immediate support to victims of war

Question 26

How might religious people help victims of war?

Answer 26

Donating to charities Volunteering to deliver emergency aid Take in refugees to home Donate clothes and food Raise awareness

Question 27

Why should Christian’s help victims of war?

Answer 27

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” If you were struggling you would want help Stewardship = having compassion for god’s creation and helping others

Question 28

Just war

Answer 28

Set of rules for fighting a war in a way that is justified AND acceptable to god

Question 29

Criteria for just war

Answer 29

Declared by legit authority Has a just cause Right intention Is the last resort Reasonable chance of success Innocent civilians not targeted Use of force is appropriate

Question 30

Jus ad bellum

Answer 30

Criteria consulted before engaging in war

Question 31

Jus ad bello

Answer 31

Criteria consulted during the war

Question 32

Holy war

Answer 32

War that is believed to be sanctioned by god

Question 33

Christian support of holy war

Answer 33

“Take vengeance” The crusades

Question 34

Christians condemning of holy wars

Answer 34

Absolute pacifism War can NEVER be justified as Jesus was a pacifist

Question 35

Pacifism

Answer 35

Belief all violence is wrong Has an affect on all behaviours

Question 36

Peacemaker

Answer 36

A person who works to establish peace in the world

Question 37

Active pacifism

Answer 37

Actively try to bring about peace and arguing against the use of violence

Question 38

Absolute pacifism

Answer 38

There is never any justification to kill or harm others

Question 39

Selective pacifism

Answer 39

Some forms of violence can be justified under certain circumstances

Question 40

Conditional pacifism

Answer 40

Sometimes war can be the lesser of two evils so pacifism can’t possibly always apply

Question 41

Christian beliefs supporting pacifism

Answer 41

Quakers = absolute pacifism “Blessed are the peacemakers”

Question 42

Christian beliefs against pacifism

Answer 42

Catholic Church = strict conditions to justify war St Paul = “submit to the governing authorities”

Question 43

Weapons of mass destruction

Answer 43

Weapons that cause widespread indiscriminate damage usually chemical, nuclear or biological

Question 44

Support for nuclear weapons

Answer 44

Mutually assured destruction. Simply owning them makes sure other countries won’t use them Be used as a last resort “Eye for an eye” if another country uses them Submit to government ideas

Question 45

Against for nuclear weapons

Answer 45

Not proportionate and cause excessive destruction Goes against stewardship and h taking care of god’s creation (doesn’t belong to us) Goes against Buddhist belief of pacifism

Question 46

Peacemaking

Answer 46

Working to bring about peace and reconciliation

Question 47

Pax Christi

Answer 47

Global Catholic movement promoting peace and non violence