Religion, Peace and Conflict Flashcards
What is the Just War Theory
Conditions for war to be just before, during and after the war
What is jus ad bellum
consideration of whether it is right to go to war e.g
- War must be started by proper authoirty
- War must be just reason
- Everything must be done to make sure good results
- war must be last resort
What is jus in bello
During War
- Civilians must not be harmed
- Appropriate force must be used
- Rules must be obeyed and agreed
What is jus post belllum
after war
- punish war criminals
- help rebuild
- help retrain police
How might Christians resolve conflcit
counsilling
helping with apologys
peaceful protest
compromise
What is social justice
justice in terms of distirbution of wealth, opppurtinities and privelgies in society
How might a chrisitan work for social justice
Fair treatment for all people as equal and valuable before God.
E.g Fair trade movement and raise awarness about human traffiking and help salvation army etc support for poor etc.
What is absolute pacifism
Beleif that there should be no use of military force whatsoever
What is a quote to support absolute pacifism
‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’
What is conditional pacifism
that the negative consequences of war make it unaaceptable
What do some Christians believe about war
that it is sometime necessary to acheive peace
What is a good quote form Jesus on the sermon the mount about peace
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.
What does the RCC beleive about terrorism
‘it is gravely against justice and charity’
Do Christians like apocalyptic warefare
no as it goes against the just war theory
An example of a christian doing social justice
Oscar Romero
