Religion, Peace and Conflict Flashcards

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What is peace

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The absence of conflict and violence

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What are pacifists

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Someone who refuses to support violence
eg. Desmond Doss

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What is terrorism

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When a person or group seeks to cause fear and inflict suffering onto other people

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4
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Causes of war

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Religion
Self defence
Tribalism
Honour
Greed
Economics
Retaliation

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5
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What is a holy war

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One where people believe that God is on their side

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6
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What do Christian’s believe in about war

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Peace should come first
“Love your enemies”
Shouldn’t retaliate

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7
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Example of people trying to work for peace

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Dr Martin Luther King

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What do Christians think about Just wars

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That they can sometimes be accepted
Scripture can often be interpreted differently
“love thy neighbour” - defend people

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9
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What do Christians think about Holy wars

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Most reject them

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10
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What do Muslims think about war

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That Muslims should try to live in peace but sometimes war can be justified but it must be in self-defence

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Quote for Muslim peace

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“And the servants of the Most Merciful are those that walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them, they say peace”

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Quote for moderation in violence in Islam

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“Allah does not like transgressors”

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What are weapons of mass destruction (WMDs)

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Weapons that can destroy large areas of land and/or lots of people at once

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Arguments for WMDs

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Deterrents
Utilitarian perspectives
Defence

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Arguments against WMDs

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Environmental damage
Costly
Sanctity of life
Not just
Destroying God’s creation

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What do Christians and Muslims believe about WMDs

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Against them

17
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What 3 things are key to peacemaking

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Justice
Reconciliation
Forgiveness

18
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Criteria for Just Wars

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Good reason for war
All other options to avoid war must have been exercised
Must be started by a proper authority
Good chance of success
Harm trying to prevent must be greater than the harm caused

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Christian quote for forgiveness

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“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”

20
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What do Muslims try and do after violence

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Forgive and reconcile as Muhammad did

21
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How can religious believers work for peace

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Directly - volunteering for charities
Indirectly - donating to charity

22
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Christian quote for peace

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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”

23
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Examples of charities working for peace in Islam and Christianity

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Islam - Islamic Relief UK, Muslim Peace Fellowship

Christianity - Tearfund, ChristianAid