Religion, Peace And Conflict

Question 1

What parable did Jesus use to teach about Violence and Bullying?

Answer 1

Cain and Abel

Question 2

What are the main teaching from the Parable Cain and Abel?

Answer 2

• Control your anger
• Violence is not what God wants for the world
• We shouldn’t attack others because of a percieved advantage

Question 3

Reasons why bullying is the worst form of violent

Answer 3

• Words can destroy self esteem
• Can cause fear and powerlessness
• Comments on social media bring more distress

Question 4

Quotes relating to forgiveness in the Bible

Answer 4

• ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you’ (Matthew 5:44)
• ‘Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us’ (The Lord’s Prayer)
• ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing’ (Luke 23:24)

Question 5

What are the main teachings from the parable of the Unforgiving Servant

Answer 5

• We should forgive 70x7 times (unlimited times)
• God forgives us so out of gratitude we should forgive others

Question 6

What are the main teaching from the parable of the lost/prodigal son?

Answer 6

• God forgives those who are truly sorry
• God loves us even when we sin
• We should forgive others

Question 7

After forgiveness comes ….?

Answer 7

Reconciliation

Question 8

What does reconciliation bring?

Answer 8

• A stronger relationship
• Respect for other people’s beliefs
• Appreciation and acceptance
• Peace

Question 9

Definition of Reconciliation

Answer 9

Bringing together people who have been enemies

Question 10

Quote from the bible related to reconciliation

Answer 10

‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you’ (Matthew 5:23)

Question 11

Definition of Justice

Answer 11

Fairness for all people

Question 12

Why is justice important for Christians?

Answer 12

Creating justice is important for Christians because injustice leads to a lack of self-worth and dignity

Question 13

Definition of injustice

Answer 13

A lack of justice

Question 14

Examples of Injustices

Answer 14

Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, Poverty, Gender Pay Gap, Child Labour, Genocides, etc

Question 15

Definition of Righteous anger

Answer 15

Anger against an injustice

Question 16

2 characteristics of righteous anger

Answer 16

• It is controlled and used positively to change a situation
• It should be chanelled into positive action that will improve a situation

Question 17

What did Jesus teach about anger?

Answer 17

He taught it should be avoided if possible

Question 18

When did Jesus show righteous anger?

Answer 18

Jesus clears the Temple (John 2 : 13-17)

Question 19

Reasons why violent protest is acceptable

Answer 19

• It is sometimes necessary - to make a government take notice
• If a government is abusing their position of power and refusing to pay attention to people’s needs, violent protrest is necessary

Question 20

Reasons why violent protest isn’t acceptable

Answer 20

• ## It’s against the law

Question 21

Reasons why violent protest isn’t acceptable

Answer 21

• ## It’s against the law