Religion Peace And Conflict Key Ideas Flashcards
What is a protest
A gathering to argue a cause
UK allows of peaceful protest
Christians often protest for unjust laws
What is the aim of terrorism and why do Christians think it is wrong
It is to make society aware of an issue and frighten them into a belief
Christians think it is wrong because it is violent and attack civilians
3 reasons for war
Greed - to gain more land
Retaliation - to go against a country that has hurt your country
Self-defence - to defend the country if it is being attacked
What are WMDs?
Weapons of mass destruction
Nuclear, chemical and biological weapons that cause large amounts of death
Are not justified as they are not a proportionate response
Example of the use of a WMD
End of WW2
2 were dropped on Japan
Killed 140,000 people
What is MAD?
Mutually assured destruction
What is a holy war?
A war fought for religious reasons usually with the backing of a religious leader
2 examples of holy wars
Crusades in 14th-17th century
Northern Ireland in 1968-1998
What is the Just War Theory
A Christian moral theory for working out if going to war is the right decision
Conditions of the Just War Theory
Has to have a chance of winning
Be declared by the right authority
Last resort
Proportionate response
Just cause (good cause)
Just intention (good intention)
What is pacifism?
The idea that all from of violence are wrong
How do Christians show mercy
They donate to charities helping those in need and welcome victims of war into their churches
