Religion,peace And Conflict Flashcards
Definition of forgiveness
Forgiveness is showing grace and mercy, and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.
Definition of just war
A war that is fought for the right reasons and in the right way.
Definition of conflict resolution
creating peace where there have been disputes and war).
Definition of reconcilliation
Reconciliation is the restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.
Definition of WMDS
weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage)
Definition of pacifism
the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
Definition of justice
Justice is bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed.
Defintion of nuclear war
war in which countries fight with nuclear weapons
Defintion of terrorism
unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civilians.
Definition of righteous anger
anger against injustice
Definition of non-violent resistance
conflict can be resolved without the use of violence
Definition of radicalisation
adopting extreme views) as it can make people unwilling to accept any alternative views.
Definition of holy war
fighting for a religious cause or God, probably controlled by a religious leader.
Definition of torture
severe physical or psychological pain
Definition of martyrdom
the suffering or death of a martyr
What does reconcilliation bring
A more peaceful future,learning from the past,a stronger relationship,appreciation and acceptance of each other,an opportunity to live without fear,a respect for religion other peoples beliefs
James 3:8-10
‘but no one can tame the tongue - a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse those who are made in the likeness of God!
Can be used for justice and peace
James message for Christians today is?
Our tongues are more powerful than we are. They control us just as a bit guides a horse or a rudder steers a massive ship.
Matthew 5:24
Jesus emphasised the importance of reconciliation by saying that if you are bringing a gift to God but have a problem with someone you need to sort it out first.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not let them be afraid.
,peace,forgivness
Pope francis teaching on reconcilliation
Pope Francis has called for reconciliation and
respect between religions.
Luke 23:24
Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.
Justice,reconcilliation
John 21:15-17
Jesus forgave peter for denying him
Forgivness
Matthew 18:21-22
Peter asked how many times he should forgive his brother, ‘As many as seven times?’ Jesus replied, ‘seventy-seven times’
Peace,reconcilliation,forgivness
Mathew 6:12
‘forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors’
Justice,peace,forgivness
Mathew 5:21-22
You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgement. But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool, you will be liable to the hell of fire.
Peace,justice,forgivness
Story of cain and abel
Cain was jealous of his brother,
Genesis4:7-God said to Cain ‘sin is lurking at the door … you Must answer.
Cain’s angry thoughts led to violence,
Cain plotted to kill his brother,
Genesis 4:8-‘Cain rose up against his brother Abel, and killed him’
Geneesis 4:10God said to Cain ‘your brother’s blood is crying out to me from the ground’
Christian view on righteous anger
Many Christians believe that righteous anger is acceptable because it can be controlled and channelled into positive action, which can improve a situation.
Matthew 5:9
‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God!
Forgivness
Matthew 26:52
‘all who take the sword will perish by the sword!
Violence,contrasts peace
Just war criteria includes
Must have a just cause,must be last resort,innocent civilians should not be attacked,only proportional force.must be a reasonable chance of winning and bringing lasting peace,must be declared legitimate by a authority by a state or a sovereign
Two practical things Pope Francis has done to try and bring peaceful solutions to conflict:
urged people to pray for peace in eastern Ukraine,
organised a meeting of prayer between the presidents of Israel and Palestine.
Give three non-religious reasons a
war might occur:
Economics,politics,to gain land
Differences in religion can sometimes cause
war. Give two examples :
Crusades-A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims during the Middle Ages
The Thirty Years’ War: A conflict in Europe (1618–1648) between Catholics and Protestants,
Amos 5:23-24
Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!”
This quote is about justice
Biblical teaching on justice
The Catholic Church teaches that it is God’s desire that everyone should be treated fairly.
5 main reasons why the Catholic Church opposes weapons of mass destruction are:
They are completely indiscriminate and have long-
term effects.
They are totally disproportionate to any possible
success that may follow.
With WMDs the possibility of success is small; there are no victors, only victims’ (Pope Benedict XVI)
Possession of these weapons increases tension
and fear, making the world less safe.
The cost of researching, building and maintaining these weapons is great; it prevents governments
from spending to improve people’s lives
Catholic view on terrorism
Catholics condemn terrorism as it involves the deliberate targeting of innocent people, which goes against the sanctity of life.
Other view on terrorism
Secular perspectives often argue against terrorism due to its harm to society and innocent people, prioritizing human rights and international law.
Christian pacifist views
Always wrong to fight.
Jesus taught that peace is better than violence
Opposition to weapons – Many pacifists oppose the use of weapons
War never solves problems
Opposing view to christian pacifistic
Force is sometimes necessary to solve disputes
It is the duty of a country to defend its peoples
Peace can only be built on mutual respect which is unlikely if one party isn’t prepared to defend itself
A country that isn’t prepared to fight is seen as weak
Catholic view on torture
Oposses the use of torture as it denies the victim their basic human rights
Catholic view on radicalisation
A big concern as it urges people to reject radicalisation, as it can lead to terrorism and encourages tension in the world.
Catholic view on martyrdom
The Catholic view on martyrdom is that it is the ultimate act of faith, where someone dies for their belief in God and refuses to deny their faith, even under threat. Martyrs are seen as witnesses to Christ and are honored by the Church.
Two catholic agencies that help victims of war.
Cafod,caritas international
Example of cafods work for helping victims of war
After civil war in Sierra Leone (1991- 2002), CAFOD set up orphanagesand rehabilitation programmes to help children who had been forced to become child soldiers get back to
a normal way of life
Example of caritas internationals work helping victims of war
After the fighting in Niger in 2015, many people fled their homes and were living under trees * Caritas International provided food, water and shelter, even where the aid workers were themselves in danger of being attacked
2 Catholic organisations working for peace
Pax christi,cafod
What does pax christi do for working for peace
Pax Christi promotes peace through education, campaigns against war
What does cafod do to work for peace
CAFOD works to promote peace by addressing poverty, providing aid in conflict zones,
Why is injustice wrong?
can cause people to lose their sense of self-worth and self-respect. It can deny people dignity because they have been treated unfairly,
Should we use violent protests to respond to injustice?Under what circumstances?
Some people will join others in taking part in protests which they accept may lead to violence, if they believe that it is the only way to get the government to take notice and end injustice
Why might people be against violent protests
an ineffective and damaging way to create change, and may result in loss of life
Non-violent protest. Give one Christian who has used it successfully and one occasion on which
the Catholic Church have supported a potentially violent protest
Martin Luther King Jr., a Christian leader, used non-violent protests to fight for civil rights in the U.S.
NAACP In contrast, during the medieval Crusades, the Catholic Church supported military campaigns to reclaim the Holy Land, which involved violence.
Three main consequences of war
Damage to environment,civilian casualties,refugees
How is civilian casualties a consequence of modern warfare
Civilian casualties causing mass deaths and destruction to peoples lives,family members and we can see War in the twenty-first century usually results in far more civilian deaths than military deaths.
How is damage to environment a consequence of modern warfare
Modern warfare can do great damage to the environment - huge areas of land can be destroyed.Using chemical weapons can affect the vegetation for decades after a war has ended
How is refugees a consequence of modern warfare?
Many civilians are forced to flee the fighting either because their homes have been destroyed or because they face serious risk of death.
* Most flee with few possessions and have difficulty in finding somewhere safe to rebuild their lives.
What does wmd stand for
Weapon of mass destruction
Psalm 82:3
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.”
Victims of war
Quote about forgivness
Forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who tresspass against us
