Religion, Peace And Conflict

Question 1

What is violence?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What did Jesus say about forgiveness?

Answer 2

• We should forgive 70 X 7 times
• God forgives us, so we should forgive others.

Question 3

What is justice?

Answer 3

Fairness for all people

Question 4

What is righteous anger?

Answer 4

Anger against an injustice

Question 5

What are the rules about righteous anger?

Answer 5

1. Jesus taught anger should be avoided … but showed
   righteous anger (cleansing of Temple)
2. Most Christians believe righteous anger is acceptable if
   it is because of an injustice
3. Must be positive action to improve a situation

Question 6

What is an example of peaceful protests?

Answer 6

BLM peaceful protests against racial inequality - marches,
singing, dancing and speeches and taking the knee.

Question 7

Is violence against protest acceptable?

Answer 7

Most Christians are against
violent protest because….
1. It is illegal
2. It is ineffective
3. Innocent people die
4. Peaceful protest works
e.g. MLK, taking knee
etc.

Question 8

Is violence protest acceptable?

Answer 8

Contrasting views…
• It is sometimes
necessary - to make a
government take notice
• For example, the
suffragette movement
in Britain /Mandela etc.

Question 9

What is the Just War Theory?

Answer 9

• Taking human life goes against ‘do not murder’ and Sanctity
of Life
• However, Catholic teaching is that it is sometimes necessary
to go to war e.g. to protect the innocent.
• The Catholic Church supports the Just War Theory…a set of
conditions (rules) that must be met for a war to be
justified…

Question 10

What are just war principles?

Answer 10

1. The war must be started and controlled by a
   proper authority
2. There must be a just cause
3. The war must be for the right reason
4. The war must be a last resort
   5.Proportionality - benefits of war must be
   greater than the harm caused
5. There should be a reasonable chance of
   success

Question 11

Bibles quotes that support war?

Answer 11

1. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
2. The Lord is a Warrior
3. Do not worry… the Lord is on your side
   4.God will destroy the nations before you
   … and you’ll take possession of their
   land

Question 12

Bible quotes that seem to not support war

Answer 12

1.Love your neighbour as yourself
2. You shall not murder
3. Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
4. Blessed are the peacemakers

Question 13

Religous reasons for war

Answer 13

1. A war fought for a religious goal
2. Must be approved by a religious leader
3. A belief that God is on your side

Question 14

Catholic teachings about nuclear war

Answer 14

• The effects are indiscriminate– not a just war.
• Causes tension and fear in the world
• Causes severe damage to the environment etc

Question 15

Catholic teachings about nuclear war

Answer 15

• The effects are indiscriminate– not a just war.
• Causes tension and fear in the world
• Causes severe damage to the environment etc

Question 16

Contrasting views about nuclear war

Answer 16

• We need nuclear weapons to deter attacks (Britain’s
position)
• We need them for self-defence because other countries
have them (India, Pakistan, Israel, North Korea etc.)
• They are a symbol of Britain’s role in the world

Question 17

What are consequences of Modern Warfare?

Answer 17

• Refugees
• Civilian deaths / injuries
• Environmental damage

Question 18

What is the catholic teachings about terrorism?

Answer 18

Opposed by the Catholic Church in any situation

Question 19

What is a catholic quote about terrorism?

Answer 19

St Paul: we should never take vengeance’

Question 20

What is a contrasting view about terrorism?

Answer 20

The Maccabees (ancient Jews) used terrorism against
authorities forcing them to give up Judaism– if they hadn’t,
Judaism might not have survived.

Question 21

What is radicalisation?

Answer 21

Holding extreme views – a problem because it can lead to
terrorism.

Question 22

What is catholic teaching about solving radicalisation?

Answer 22

Catholic teaching is we must solve INEQUALITY (have equal
opportunities to jobs, housing, education etc) in order to
solve radicalisation.

Question 23

What is a martyr?

Answer 23

Martyr = someone who suffers violence or death for
refusing to give up their faith. Highly valued by the
Catholic Church

Question 24

Examples of catholic martyrs?

Answer 24

Oscar Romero
St Stephen
St Alban etc

Question 25

What is catholic teaching on torture?

Answer 25

Torture… is contrary to
respect for the person and
for human dignity.