religion, peace and conflict Flashcards
when does the bible show the first use of violence
- when cain killed Abel out of jealousy anger.
- it is from cain’s sinful heart that violence comes
what does exodus 21:15-18 teach about the use of violence
-attacking, kidnapping and hitting with a fist are condemned
what causes some christians to believe that the use of violence in war to defend people and nations is acceptable?
- when the wars are either to claim or to protect the land god has promised them
- however these calls to war are set in the context of looking forward to a time of peace
when does Jesus demonstrate violence in the bible
- righteous anger is acceptable
- when Jesus came across traders and money changers in jeruselem he turned over their tables and drove them out, angered by their corruption
why do some christians argue that it is wrong to get involved between politics?
- authorities are appointed by god so should be respectful and trusted.
- the ‘evangelical movement’ does not get involved with politics and abstains from voting. but they do pray for good government
why do some christians argue that they should be involved between politics
- they have a moral obligation
- they believe they must speak up if there seems to be an injustice
- they will seek to use their right to vote that best fits with Christian values
what is terrorism
illegal use of violence to cause fear and intimidation for political aims
state 2 beliefs that terrorists hold that cause them to act in the ways that they do
- their actions have the potential to force change
- their use of terror is an appropriate response to the given situation or opposition
how do terrorist groups develop over time?
- the marginalisation of minority groups ( feel they receive fewer rights or culture is being attacked)
- fight for independence or land
- when religious freedoms are violated some extremists choose to use violence to address the issue
state what mainstream christian churches believe about terrorism
-the use of hatred, terror and violence is not an appropriate response to terrorism.
what response does the church of England accept as necessary as a last resort dealing with terrorists?
accepts the use of lethal force as a last resort in dealing with terrorists
how does the church believe some of the causes of terrorism can be combatted
-the church believes creating stronger communities will help to combat some of the causes of terrorism
what is a just war
a war that meets certain criteria which makes it justifiable
what are the 3 areas that the just war covers
- jus ad bellum
- jus in bello
- jus post bellum
what is jus ad bellum
consideration of whether it is right to go to war
what is jus in bello
this concerns the actions taken within a war, making sure the correct conduct is followed
what is jus post bellum
referring to the actions take after the war
what do both anglicans and catholics agree about war?
-war is always regretful as it signals that other peaceful means of solving a situation have failed
what is a holy war
a war that is believed to be fought on behalf of God and with his support
what are the causes of a holy war
- claiming land for the religion
- the spreading of the faith
- defence of religious believers
what are the elements of a holy war?
- the achievement of a religious goal
- being authorised by a religious leader, such as the pope
- the promise of a spiritual reward for those who take part
When was the last time that the Catholic Church called on its followers to fight in a holy war?
The Crusades was the last time the Catholic Church called on its followers to fight in a holy war.
give an example of a time in the bible when God sent his people to war
God told the Israelites to obtain land that was theirs
what is the aim of a ‘rule of war’
-safeguard human life as far as possible
