Religion, Peace And Conflict

Question 1

What do some Christians believe the early chapters of Genesis to be?

Answer 1

Myths.

Question 2

What is violence a rejection of?

Answer 2

A rejection of ideals God wants for the world.

Question 3

Quote from John 14:27

Answer 3

People need a deep feeling of wellbeing and inner calm- the peace that Jesus gives.

Question 4

Definition of bullying?

Answer 4

Deliberate intimidation of a person through words or physical actions.

Question 5

What is bullying a destructive form of?

Answer 5

Violence.

Question 6

Quote from James 3:3-12?

Answer 6

‘Words can destroy a person’s self-esteem, cause fear, and leave them with a sense of powerlessness.

Question 7

What does the quote from James 3:3-12 refer to?

Answer 7

Refers to the power of words to harm.

Question 8

What is forgiveness?

Answer 8

Is showing grace and mercy, and pardoning someone for what they did.

Question 9

Biblical teaching on forgiveness?

Answer 9

Jesus forgave Peter for denying him (John 21:15-17)

Question 10

What is reconciliation?

Answer 10

Restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.

Question 11

What does reconciliation bring?

Answer 11

• Appreciation/acceptance to each other

- A more peaceful futre. -Stronger relationship. -Opportunity to live without fear.

Question 12

What did Old testament Prophet Amos teach about justice?

Answer 12

Creating justice is more important than ensuring worship is done correctly.

Question 13

What do many Christians believe about righteous anger?

Answer 13

Is acceptable because it can be controlled and channelled into positive action.

Question 14

How did Jesus show righteous anger?

Answer 14

When he drove the sellers from the temple as they had turned it into a market.

Question 15

What is Just War Theory?

Answer 15

A set of conditions that must be met for a war to be considered justified.

Question 16

Reasons for Just War?

Answer 16

1.Proper authority. 2)Just cause. 3)Right intention.4)Last resort. 5)Proportionality.6)Reasonable chance of success.

Question 17

Example of violence in Bible?

Answer 17

‘Eye for an eye’, ‘tooth for a tooth’.

Question 18

What is Holy War?

Answer 18

Fighting for a religious cause or God, probably controlled by a religious leader.

Question 19

Example of Holy war?

Answer 19

The Crusades.

Question 20

What is Pacifism?

Answer 20

The belief that war or violence is wrong and should never be used.

Question 21

Name a pacifist group?

Answer 21

Quakers

Question 22

Name some catholic agencies?

Answer 22

CAFOD, Aid to the Church in Need, Caritas International.

Question 23

What is terrorism?

Answer 23

The unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civilians.

Question 24

Argument for terrorism at desperate time?

Answer 24

The Jewish Maccabees resorted to terrorism against non-Jewish power. Some argue it is justified as Judaism may not have survived.

Question 25

What are some reasons people believe terrorist are motivated by?

Answer 25

• By religion.

- Have a distorted and inaccurate view of the world.

Question 26

What is the Catholic Churches view on torture?

Answer 26

Opposed to torture.

Question 27

What is an argument for torture?

Answer 27

To get information to prevent a greater wrong. E.g: prevent terrorist attack.

Question 28

Why does the Catholic church oppose torture?

Answer 28

-Barbaric. -It is illegal. -Denies victim of human rights. -Inhumane. -International law disallowed this even in war.

Question 29

What is martyrdom?

Answer 29

Christians who have been persecuted and put to death for refusing to give up their faith.

Question 30

How do the Church view suicide bombers?

Answer 30

Not regarded as Martyrs.

Question 31

What is conflict resolution?

Answer 31

Creating peace where there have been disputes and war.