Religion , Peace And Conflict

Question 1

How did Jesus change Moses laws

Answer 1

Moses said “do not commit adultery”in reply Jesus said “Even looking at a person lustfully is wrong”

Moses said “do not commit murder” in reply Jesus said “you must not get angry with anyone or insult them”

Moses said “an eye for an eye”in reply Jesus said “do not take revenge”

Question 2

Our bible teachings on violence

Answer 2

God made the world very good but human turned against God and each other

Jesus teaches that anger and violence should be avoided

“My peace I give you”

Anger and jealousy should be controlled from the start

Question 3

What does the story of Cain and Abel tell us

Answer 3

Wrong thoughts can turn into actions

Question 4

What are the effects of bullying

Answer 4

Destroys a persons self-esteem

Living in a state of fear

Feel powerlessness

Question 5

What are the Bible teachings about forgiveness

Answer 5

We should forgive 70×7 times

Forgive us our trespassers as we forgive those who trespass against us

Jesus said love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

Question 6

What arethree reasons for forgiveness

Answer 6

Hurt anger and bitterness is bad for your mental health

Wanting revenge can lead to stress

You can move on to a happier life

Question 7

What are the three reasons against forgiveness

Answer 7

Forgiveness must be earned

Forgiving to quickly can make it more likely you will be Hurt again

We can’t forgive a crime committed against other people

Question 8

What reconciliation bring

Answer 8

A stronger relationship

Respect for others religions and beliefs

An opportunity to live without fear

Appreciation and acceptance of each other

Question 9

What are examples of injustices

Answer 9

The apartheid

The USA in the 1950s

Question 10

What did Jesus and Christianity teach about righteous anger

Answer 10

Jesus taught anger should be avoided

Christians believe that righteous anger is acceptable and could help create justice

Jesus showed righteous anger when he drove the sellers from the temple

Why just anger should be controlled and must positively change your situation

The person who showed this is Jesus Martin, Luther King and Rosa Parks

Question 11

Are violent protest ever right

Answer 11

It is illegal in the UK

Some say it is in effective and innocent people can die

However it may be necessary

For example the suffragettes

Question 12

What is the just war theory

Answer 12

A set of conditions that will need to meet before it can be justified

Question 13

Who created the just war theory

Answer 13

Saint Thomas Aquinas was a Christian monk who lived in the 19 century and devised a lot of conditions that are made to going to war justifiable

Question 14

What are the conditions needed for just war

Answer 14

Proper authority-one must be declared in control by a proper Authority

Just cause-there must be a good reason for going to war it should not be for greed

Right intentions-the reason for going to war must be to do good and overcome evil

Last resort-peaceful methods of sorting out the problem should have been tried first

Proportionality-the benefits of going to war must be greater than the harm it will cause

Reasonable chance of success-it must be possible to win. War must not be fought against an opponent who is obviously more powerful

Question 15

What are the contrasting views of the just war theory

Answer 15

It is so much better if war can be avoided by working together including with the United Nations to avoid conflict

We should only support award that meets the just war criteria as only then can it be justified

The army should only go to war when there is a major abuse of power or there is a serious threat to security of Britain

Question 16

Are Catholics opposed to weapons of mass destruction

Answer 16

They are completely indiscriminate and have long-term effects

They are totally disproportionate to any possible success that may follow

The probability of success is small-“there are no victors only victims”

The cost of building and maintaining these weapons are high

Possession of these weapons increased tension and fear making the world less safe

Question 17

What are the contrasting beliefs about weapons of mass destruction

Answer 17

Many people believe that nuclear weapons are necessary for defence. Many other countries are armed with nuclear weapons

Even though a country might not intend to use them, they can still act as a deterrent from the other countries

Question 18

What are the consequences of modern warfare

Answer 18

Civilian casualties -

the catholic church teaches that it is wrong for civilians to be attacked or threatened, instead they should be protected

Refugees -

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

The catholic church believe that refugees should be welcomed and protected by all countries. The church actively campaigns for governments and individuals to help

Environmental damages -

The problem is that modern warfare can do great damage to the environment- destroys huge areas of land. The catholics church response to this is that as stewards of the earth, people have the responsibly to limit the damage done to the environment

The problem is that using chemical weapons can affect the vegetation for decades after a war has ended. The catholic church response to this that popes have condemned the use of practices that ruin the environment such as the use chemical weapons

Question 19

What are the contrasting views to the consequences of Modern warfare

Answer 19

Some people believe that it is acceptable to use powerful destructive weapons as although they may cause more civilian deaths and environmental damages, they can end wars more quickly

Some people argue that britain has not got enough resources to support lots of refugees or asylum seekers

Other people believe that providing asylum is the humane thing to do and that they can positively contribute to the country

Question 20

What are some causes for wars

Answer 20

Economics

Politics

To gain land

Religion

To gain resources

Question 21

What are some bible quotes that seem to support war

Answer 21

The lord is a warrior

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth

The lord is on your side

Question 22

What are some bible quotes that seem not to support war

Answer 22

You shall not murder

Blessed are the peacemakers

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

Question 23

What is the context behind the violence in the old testament

Answer 23

It is the story of the Israelites fight to establish themselves in the promised land

People had a limited understanding of god

Many other passages. Show that peace is what god wanted

“Nations will never again go to war

Question 24

What are holy wars

Answer 24

For christians holy wars must be approved by a religious leader with great authority such as the pope

The purpose to the war should to be to defend the Christian faith from attack

Believe that those who take part will gain a spiritual reward

Question 25

What was the crusades

Answer 25

Was the fight by chiristians to regain Jerusalem and the holy land from Muslims. considered to be an holy war

in the eleventh and fifteenth centuries Muslims had captured Jerusalem- the most holy place for Jews, Muslims and Christians

there were 9 crusades over 200 years. the battles were brutal and treatment of prisoners were very cruel

the people taking part in it believed they would straight to heaven

were authorised by various popes who believed it was gods will

the bottles where unsuccessful

Question 26

what are conscientious objectors

Answer 26

their conscience tells them to object to war

Question 27

what are some bible quotes to support pacifism

Answer 27

if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also

all who take the sword will perish by the sword

Question 28

what are some catholic views on pacifism

Answer 28

the early Christians left armys

MLK refused to use violence

the Quakers promote pacifism and acted as stretcher bearers in WW1 and in WW2 they where part of the friends ambulance unit

after WW2 some founded pax Christi to try to reconcile war-torn countries

Question 29

what are the teachings of the Catholics church

Answer 29

The CC believe that everyone and every nation has the right to protect itself but they need to try, peaceful methods first

Question 30

what are some contrasting views to pacifism

Answer 30

force is sometimes necessary to solve disputes

peace can only be built on mutual respect which is unlikely if one part isn’t prepared to defend itself

sometimes all negotiations fail and war is necessary to bring about justice for the weak or to defend against attacks

Question 31

what effects did the pope have in conflicts

Answer 31

pope Francis urged people to pray for peace in eastern Ukraine

pope Francis organised a meeting of prayer between the presidents of Israel and Palestine

pope Francis organised a football match in rome’s Olympic stadium

Question 32

what effects do the work of catholic agencies have

Answer 32

CAFOD

after the civil war in sierra Leone they set up orphanages and habitation programmes to help children who had been forced to child solders

Aid to the church in need

after the war in Syria, they provided shelter, blankets, medicine and food both inside and outside Syria

Question 33

what is the biblical perspective of terrorism

Answer 33

Paul thought that everyone should obey the authorities as they have been put in charge by God

Paul commanded never to take vengeance suggests that violence and terrorism is always wrong

Question 34

why does the catholic church oppose torture

Answer 34

It is illegal

international laws does not allow it even in war

it denies the victim their basic human rights

Question 35

what are some views on radicalisation

Answer 35

the CC focus on mutual respect and as it can make people unwilling to accept any alternative views.

tends to take place among younger people who feel rejected by their society or religion

some people think that it is a threat to the unity and stability of society

some people believe it is the fault of individuals or groups

Question 36

how can we preventing radicalisation

Answer 36

schools now have a legal duty to stop people from this

prevent people from feeling left out by using the education system ,tackling inequalities and ensuring that nobody feels rejected.

Question 37

what is martyrdom

Answer 37

Christion martyr = person willing to suffer violence or death for refusing to give up there faith

the CC do not accept that suicide bombers who die in the name of their faith are martyrs

Question 38

what are the biblical and Christion teachings on conflict resolution and peace making

Answer 38

The bible teaches that at an end to wars, it will be a sign of gods kingdom having come to earth so people should work. And that living in harmony shows that god is present.

the CC encourage that everyone work toward a lasting peace built on mutual respect and trust

Question 39

what catholic originations are working for peace

Answer 39

Catholics are encouraged to help with peace-making within their families and local communities

The church also believe in working for peace on a global scale

Pax Christi works in over 50 countries . it aims to get involved at the early stages of an conflicts

Justice and peace commission - works in each diocese in England and wales. it raises awareness of stations

Question 40

what are some examples of nonviolent resolutions

Answer 40

Gandhi

MLK