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Religion, peace and conflict Flashcards

1
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When Cain is first sinful in the bible, what does God do?

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God condemns it and punishes him.

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Give a quote which shows that murder is forbidden:

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“You shall not murder”

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In parts of the Old Testament, when does God allow violence?

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Within wars, which are ordered by God to claim or protect land.

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What do some Christians interpret about the violence God allows in the Old Testament?

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It gives justification for war to defend peoples and nations

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What does Jesus teach about his enemies?

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Love your enemies

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What do some Christians believe about Jesus’ teachings about loving your enemies?

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It makes it wrong to use violence in any situation.

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“Prepare for war!…”

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“Prepare for war! Rouse the warriors”

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What do those involved in terrorism feel?

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  • Their actions have the potential to force change

- Their use of terror is an appropriate response to the situation

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What are the reasons for terrorist groups developing?

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  • The marginalisation of minority groups
  • May recieve fewer rights
  • Their culture may be being attacked
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What does the Catholic church believe is an appropriate response to terrorism?

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A just war

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What does the Church of England believe is an appropriate response to terrorism?

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The use of lethal force

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What do all churches believe will combat the causes of terrorism?

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Creating stronger communities

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The catholic church teaches “Terrorism threatens…”

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“Terrorism threatens, wounds, and kills indiscriminately”

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Why do some Christians believe it is wrong to get involved with politics?

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They believe that God can be trusted.

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Why do some Christians believe that it is important to be involved with politics?

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They believe it is important for government decisions to have a Christian outlook.

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In the house of Lords, how many Bishops are there?

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26

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What is a just war?

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A war which meets certain criteria to make it justifiable

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What are the 5 criteria for a Just War?

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  • The war must be started by proper authority
  • The reason to go to war must be just
  • The war must be the last resort
  • Everything must be done to ensure that good results
  • The force used must be no more than necessary to win.
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What does the Catholic church believe about war?

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It is always regretful

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What is a Holy War?

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A war that is believed to be fought on behalf of God

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What are the 3 elements of a Just War?

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  • The achievement of a Just War
  • Being authorised by a religious leader
  • The promise of a spiritual reward for those who take part
22
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What were the Holy Wars Christianity was involved in?

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The Crusades

23
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“Love your neighbour and…”

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“Love your neighbour and pray for those who persecute you”

24
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When aren’t Christians allowed to kill in war?

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When a lesser action could be used

25
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What do Christians believe about the excessive use of force?

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It is unnecessary

26
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Why are some Christians opposed to the use of Drones in war?

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  • They believe that it reduces the awareness of Human life lost at war
  • It also could make the war unfair
27
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What does the use of drones in war mean?

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Attacks and killings can be carried out remotely

28
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List 2 of the rules of war:

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  • Safeguard human life as much as possible

- To limit the use of violence

29
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What does peace help limit?

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Suffering

30
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What does peace help develop?

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Respect between people

31
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What does the Bible teach about complete peace?

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There will be a time when complete peace will be restored.

32
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What is pacifism?

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The belief that there should be no violence

33
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What quote do pacifists focus on?

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“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”

34
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When faced with his own enemies, what did Jesus do?

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Jesus gave himself up for death.

35
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What is conditional pacifism?

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Pacifists that argue that sometimes the act of war is better than the alternate consequences.

36
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Name a Christian denomination which is pacifist:

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Quakers

37
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What did Jesus teach about forgiveness?

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It is very important

38
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What did Jesus teach to point out before people pointed out the wrongdoing in other people’s lives?

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He taught people to pint out the wrongdoing in their lives first

39
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What prayer does Jesus teach forgiveness can be sought from God?

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Through the Lord’s prayer

40
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What did Paul teach in the bible about revenge?

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Christians should avoid acting with revenge, and instead act with kindness, even towards their enemies.

41
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“Seek good…”

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“Seek good, not evil”

42
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“Hate evil…”

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“Hate evil, love good”

43
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What is social justice?

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Justice in terms of money, opportunities and privileges within society

44
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Why do Christians believe that it is important to achieve social justice?

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Because all people are as equal and valuable before God.

45
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What social justice movement do Christians support?

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The fair trade movement.

46
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What is the relationship between peace and a just society?

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  • When society is just, there are fewer reasons for people to be drawn into war
  • In a just society, crime is punished appropriately
47
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What do Christians believe they should do about social injustice?

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They should stand up for the weak or oppressed

48
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Why are Christians against all forms of social injustice?

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  • They believe that no human should possess fewer rights than another human being.
  • They believe that every human is equal in the eyes of God.
49
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What is the liberation theology?

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A Christian idea that God has the power to change situations in the world that are unjust

50
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What do some Christians do in response to the liberation theology?

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They may take part in peaceful protests supporting those harmed by social injustice.

51
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“Speak up and judge fairly…”

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“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy”

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