Religion Peace And Conflict Flashcards
Bible teachings about conflict
The duty of christians is to be at peace with one another and to help to bring about reconciliation
Conflict resolution
Creating peace where there have been disputes and war
Name 2 catholic organisations that fight against conflict
Pax christi
Justice and peace commission
Radicalisation
Process when people come to support increasingly extreme political, religious or other ideals
Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence usually against innocent civilians
Catholic agencies who support the victims of war
CAFOD
Aid to the church in need
Caritas international
Reasons for pacifism
Always wrong to fight
Jesus taught peace is better than violence
Some people have religious or moral belief in the sanctity of life
Who would normally start a holy war
Religious leader
When did the crusades take place
11th and 15th century
3 consequences of modern warefare
Civilian casualties
Refugess
Environmental damage
3 reasons catholic church is opposed to nuclear weapons
Long term affects
Cost of building equipment
Nuclear weapons make world unsafe
Just war theory
Warfare that is justified by a moral or legal tradition
Just war criteria
Innocents shouldn’t be attacked
Must be the last resort
Declared by legitamate authority (government)
Righteous anger
Anger against injustice
Reconciliation
The restoring of harmony after relationships between religions
