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Religion, Peace And Conflict Flashcards

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What does the story of Cain and Abel teach

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Feelings of anger and jealousy can lead to violence. This goes against what God wants for the world

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How does bullying affect someone

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It can destroy there self esteem and make them live in a sense of fear

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Why is bullying a bigger issue today

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Social media

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Quotes of christian teachings on forgiveness

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“Father forgive them, fir they know nit what they are doing”

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”

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What is reconsiliation

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Restoring friendly relations after a relationship breakdown

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What does reconsiliation bring

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Less stress, makes you a better person and a stronger relationship

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What is justice

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Fairness for all people

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What does injustice do

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Leads to a lack of self worth and dignity

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How did MLK fight injustice

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He used peaceful protest methods to fight racism. He used speeches, boycotts and peaceful marches

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How did Nelson Mandela fight injustice

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Joined ANC to overthrow apartheid. Intially was peaceful however turned to violent and was involved in bombing campaigns

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Jesus’ teaching on righteous anger

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Anger should be avoided whenever possible but in some cases it is necesary. Jesus showed righteous anger when he drove the sellers from the temple

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Black lives matter movement

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Organisation set up after death of Trayvon Martins and it brought awareness to the poor treatment of african americans. There was huge protests carried out by BLM after the death of George Floyd

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What was the me too movement

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A social media hashtag which brought awareness to victims of sexual assualt

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Bible quotes supporting war

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“God will destroy the nations before you”
“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”

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Bible quotes against war

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“Love your neighbour as yourslef”
“You shall not murder”

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Reasons for war

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-money
-land
-to force change
-settle a dispute

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What is the just war theory

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A set of conditions that must be met for a war to be considered justified

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What are the 6 points in the just war theory

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  1. Proper authority- war must be controlled/declared by a proper authority
  2. Just cause-must be a good reason
  3. Right intention-good and overcoming evil not for material gain
  4. Last resort
  5. Proportionality-try not to harm innocent people
  6. Reasonable chance of success
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What is pacifism

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The belief that war or violence is wrong and should never be used

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Example of a pacifist group

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Quackers

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Why did Bonhoffer go from being a pacifist to not

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He came to believe that although violence is evil, there are worse evils which can only be dealt with by the use of force.

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Reasons for pacifism

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-jesus taught that violence was wrong
-MLK has proved that it is possible to acheive change without using violence
-Nuclear weapons can end humanity but pacifism ensures the continuation of the human race

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Reasons against pacifism

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-Jesus was not afraid to throw the traders out of the temple
-An evil or corrupt ruler would ignore peaceful protests
-The commandment “don’t kill” refers to murder not to killing in a just war

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What does WMD stand for

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Weapons of mass destruction

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Examples of WMDs

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Nuclear, biological and chemical weapons

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Chemical weapons

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Toxic chemicals used with the intention to kill or injure

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Biological weapons

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Disease producing agents

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Catholic views on WMDs

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  • the effects are disproportionate to any success that may be acheived
  • nuclear weapons don’t discriminate in who they kill
  • pope benedict said that in nuclear war there is “no victors, only victims”
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Contrasting views to WMDs

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  • nuclear weapons are necessary for defence as other countries have them
  • nuclear weapons can deter attacks from other countries
  • trident is an important symbol of Britains role in the world
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Consequences of modern warfare

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-immigration
-environmental damage
-trauma
-children soldiers

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What is the problem with the waiting time to become a refugee in the UK

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It takes 3 years for someone to recieve a ‘refugee status’ and in the mean time they are an asylum seeker. They can’t work and are funded by the government. Living standards aren’t good.

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Reasons why the UK should recieve more refugees

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-There is shortages in profesions such as doctors
-England is a good start for a new life as the education is good and it has a common language
-may reduce the aging population which would reduce pressure on health services

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Reasons why the UK shouldn’t recieve refugees

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  • people who migrate don’t have much money meaning it will be hard to get a property
  • people migrating are doing it illegally and very dangerously- could lead to death
  • people entering the country may have criminal records which are unknown about
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Ways the Pope has helped in modern conflicts

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Set up a charity football match to raise money for victims of war

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Ways catholic organisations help in modern conflict

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CAFOD-established orphanages to rescue child soldiers
Aid to the Church in need-provided shelter, medicine and food for refugees

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How do individuals help in modern conflict

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Many people donate to charities which help to support soldiers and victims of war

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Aims of terrorism attacks

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-to frighten people so they are scared to go about their daily life
-to force governments to give demands

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Examples of terrorist attacks

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-Omagh Bombing 1998
-London bombings July 7th 2005

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Catholic viewpoint on terrorism

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Opposes the use of terror in any situation
“Never take vengence”

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What is radicalisation

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When someone is influenced to hold extreme views on religious or political issues

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Why do people become radicalised

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-under-acheivers
-people who have experienced trauma
-children may be influenced online by people
-people who have been rejected

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What is torture

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Any act by which severe pain and suffering- physical or mental is intentionally inflicted on someone.

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Why is torture wrong

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  • it goes against a person’s human rights
  • it can be physically and mentally scaring
    -it is illegal and against international law
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Why can torture be good in some cases

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  • it can be used to get important information
    -it can prevent terrorism
  • it can be necessary in extreme circumstances as it can lead to much worse
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What does a war have to be to be labelled as a “holy war”

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-Fought for a religious goal
-Must be approved by a religious leader
-Believed that God is on your side
-Believed that fighters will go to heaven

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Christian groups which help to make peace

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  • The justice and peace commision-want to reduce the arms trade
  • Pax Christi-work in more than 50 countries to establish peace

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