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Religion, Peace, And Conflict Flashcards

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Justice

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Bringing about what is right and fair

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Just war theory

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A theory to determine when it is right to go to war and how to act in war

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Last resort

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Belief that in a Just War, all peaceful methods should have been tried

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Just cause

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Belief that in a just war the reason for war should be fair

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Legitimate authority

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Belief that in a just war, the goal of the war is to make peace

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Principle of discrimination

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Belief that in a just war civilians should not be targeted

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Behaviour of troops

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Belief that in a just war, you can control your armed forces

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Reasonable chance of success

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Belief that in a just war, the war is winnable

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Proportionality

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Belief that in a just war, the damage caused by going to war should not outweigh the damage caused by not going to war

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Holy War

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A war fought by Christians to reclaim the holy land

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Pacifism

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The belief that all war and violence is wrong

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Pacifist

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People that have a belief in pacifism

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Conscientious objectors

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A person, usually a pacifist, who chooses not to fight in war due to opposing violence

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Terrorism

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The unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent people, to achieve a political goal

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Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Weapon that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage

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Radicalisation

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When people learn extreme views on religious, social, or political issues

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Martyrdom

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The suffering or death of a martyr

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Martyr

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A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs

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Torture

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The use of severe physical or physiological pain or punishing someone or forcing them to give information

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Nuclear weapon

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Weapons that work by creating a nuclear reaction in order to devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people

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Chemical weapon

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Weapons that use chemicals to harm humans and destroys the natural environment

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Biological weapons

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Weapons that use living organisms to cause disease or death

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Reconciliation

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Restoration of harmony after relationships have broken down

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Forgiveness

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Showing grace and mercy, forgiving someone for what they have done

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Righteous anger

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Anger against an injustice and the motivation to put it right

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Bullying

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Deliberate intimidation of a person through words or actions

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Peace making

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The method of trying to establish peace

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Conflict resolution

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Creating peace between two parties

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Non-violent resistance

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Resisting a government by peaceful protest

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Quaker

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A denomination of Christians who believe that violence is always wrong

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Forgiveness and reconciliation teachings

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Jesus taught that forgiveness towards a fellow human being is essential if a person wants to be forgiven by God
When Jesus was being nailed to the cross he prayed: ‘Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing’

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For and against war

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For: War can be for greater good, war can prevent things before they happen
Against: Lots of innocent people will die, refugees

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Consequences of modern warfare

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Death, injuries, environmental damage, economic collapse, homelessness, separation of families, agricultural damage, discrimination, traumatisation

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Quotes for Jesus being in favour of pacifism

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“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”
“Those who live by the sword, die by the sword”
“Turn the other cheek”

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Martin Luther King pacifism quotes

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“Returning violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars…Hate cannot drive out hate! Only love can do that”

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What did Martin Luther King do?

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Promoted a non-violent approach to protesting
Promoted equal rights
Caused black life expectancy to rise
The amount of black people graduating increased
Campaigned so black people can vote

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What happens if a war is declared and a pacifist is called up?

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They become conscientious objectors as killing people is against their conscience. Many pacifists believe in “sanctity of life”

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Example of righteous anger

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Jesus showed anger when he drove the traders from the temple (John 2:13-17)

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Reasons for pacifism

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Pacifists believe war and violence are inhumane and unjust
Money spent on wars could feed the poor
Jesus always said war and violence is wrong
“You shall not murder”

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Reasons against pacifism

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Some christians will fight if cause is just
“An eye for an eye”
Christians may promote peace by fighting eg. Overthrowing a dictator
Realism argues that a war that serves the national interest is morally acceptable

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