Religion, Peace and Conflict Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 causes of war?
A
Retaliation
Self - defence
Greed
2
Q
What is a holy war?
A
Fighting for a religious cause to defend faith against attack
It must be authorised by a religious leader
3
Q
What is a pacifist?
A
Someone who believes all war and violence is wrong
4
Q
Give an example of a pacifist.
A
Dietrich Bonhoffer
- former nazi
- turned against hitler
5
Q
Give 3 christian beliefs/arguments supporting pacifism
A
Sanctity of life
Do not kill
Blessed are the peacemakers
6
Q
Who wrote the just war theory?
A
St Thomas Aquinas
7
Q
Give 4 parts of the just war theory?
A
- Must be a last resort
- Must be declared by the correct authority
- The intention must promote good and outweigh evil
- Must be a just cause e.g self defence
8
Q
What is terrorism?
A
The act of violence/mass destruction on civilians
9
Q
Define reconciliation
A
The restoration of friendship
10
Q
What does WMD stand for?
A
Weapon of mass destruction
11
Q
Give an example of a WMD
A
Nuclear weaponry
12
Q
Give an example of a holy war
A
The crusades
