Religion Peace And Conflict Flashcards
What is a story on conflict ?
The story of cain ans abel - teaches us that feelings of anger and jealosy can lead to violence
Christian traching on forgiveness ?
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you “ matthew 5:44
What is a story of justice ?
Nelson mandela fought against the racist apartheid . After 27 years of imprisonment he became president of south africa
Who also fought injustice behaviour ?
Martain luther king - speeches, marches , boycotts
What did jesus do in an order of righteous anger ?
Jesus used it when people were selling merchandice in the temple .
is violent protest acceptable ?
- if non violent protest failes to reach the notice of a government
- no - it is illegal , innocent people may die ,it is innefective
Bible quote supporting war ?
“God will destroy the nations before you “
Bible quote against war ?
“Blessed are the peacemakers “
What is the just war theory ?
A set of conditions that must be met for a war to be considered justified .
Who was a main pacifist in the bible ?
Jesus
What is a pacifist christian denomination ? What do they promote ?
The quakers
- the name is the religious society of friends
-quakers believe that we should us the wepons of the holy spirit like love truth and peace .
- refuse to work as soilders or production of arms
Whats an example of pacifism not working ?
Bonhoeffer turned against it when he found out what hitler was doing .
Whatvare wepons of mass destruction ?
Nuclear, biological and chemical wepons .
Catholic veiws of WND (weapons of mass destruction) ?
- nuclear weapons dont discriminate in who they kill ; they wipe out anyone in a certain area
- possessions of these increase tension between countries and causes fear
-damage to environment is huge
Catholic quote on WND ?
‘No victors only victims’ pope benedict
Why should we use WND ?
-many people believe that nuclear weapons are neccessary for defence
-having nuclear wepons can deter attacks from other countries .
-the use of the atomic bomb made a swift end to WW2.
What is a brittish use of WND ?
Trident - as it is an important role for britian in the world
How do catholic church help with modern conflict
- the pope - orginized a world football game
- orginisations - cafod , cartias international
- individuals - donation of money or goods providing aid
Defenition of terrorism ?
The unlawful use of violence , usually against innocent civilians , in order to achieve a political goal
2 examples of terrorism ? And explain what happened ?
Omagh bombings 1998 - a large car bomb went off on a saturday afternoon it was meant for ordinary people . 29 people died. They wanted reunification of ireland .
London bombings july 7 2005 (the 77 bombings ) - three terrorists detonated 3 bombs on london underground and a fourth on a double decker bus . 52 people killed
Quote on terrorism ?
“Never take vengence “ st paul .
What is radicalisation ?
When someone is influenced to hold extreme veiws on religious or political issues usually unwilling of any other veiws.
How do you find people to radicalse ?
- if they feel rejected by there family or friends
- if they are living in poverty
- if someone doesnt get a good education and has bad morals
What is torture ?
Any act by which severe pain and suffering - physical or mental - is intentionally inflicted on a person .
Catholic veiws on torture ?
- The use of torture can never be justified
- it doesnt always work
- it inflicts such pain and fear on a person
- it only ends in pain and truama
Contrasting veiws on torture ?
- it could kill one man but save many more
- torture is neccessary in some extreme circumstances
- someone might of done something similar to you in the past so you want revenge
What are the rules of a holy war ?
- fought for a religious goal
-approved by a religious leader - believe that god is on your side
- fighters would go to heaven
What is a peace / pacifist charity ?
Pax christi
