Religion, Peace And Conflict Flashcards
War
Fighting between nations to resolve issues between them
Peace
An absence of conflict, which leads to happiness and harmony.
Justice
Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law or making up for a wrong that has been committed.
Forgiveness
Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.
Reconciliation
A sacrament in the Catholic Church; also, when individuals or groups restore friendly relations after conflict or disagreement.
Protest
An expression of disapproval, often in a public group
Violence
Using actions that threaten or harm others.
Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civilians, to achieve a political goal.
“Do not kill each other, for God is merciful to you”
Quote In the Qur’an condemning murder
What are the main reasons for war?
Greed, self-defence, and retaliation.
Christian quote about greed as a reason for war.
“For love of money is a root of all kinds of evil”
Muslim quote about the sanctity of life.
“Do not take life, which God has made sacred”
Nuclear weapons
Weapons are hat work by a nuclear reaction; they devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people.
Weapons of mass destruction
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage
Chemical weapons
Weapons that use chemicals to poison, burn or paralyse humans and destroy the natural environment.
