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Religion Peace & Conflict Flashcards

1
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What is a Bible Teaching related to Violence?

Describe it and 1 quote

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Cain and Abel

  • Cain was angry and jealous with his brother Abel
  • Cain’s angry thoughts made him kill Abel
  • This isn’t what God wanted, “ What have you done? “
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What are 2 Parables related to Forgiveness?

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The Unforgiving Servant

  • ” we should forgive 70x8 times “
  • God forgives us, so we should forgive others

Parable of the Prodigal Son

  • God forgives those who are truely sorry
  • God loves us, even when we sin
  • We should forgive us
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What are 2 quotes on forgiveness?

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” Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who tresspass against us “

” Love your enemies “

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How has Justice been fought?

Examples

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Peacefully : MLK, fighting civil rights

Violence neccessary : Mandela, against apartheid

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Do Christians believe in Righteous Anger?

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Yes, as it’s because of an injustice

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Why are Christians against Violence?

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  • Illegal
  • Ineffective
  • Innoncent people die
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What are constrasting views to Violence not being acceptable?

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  • It’s sometimes necessary, for governments to notice

- Suffragette movement

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Why might going to war be a problem for Christains?

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  • Goes against Sanctity of Life
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What are the 6 conditions in the Just War Theory?

Name who devised it

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St Thomas Aquinas

1) War must be started & controlled by a proper authority
2) Must be a just cause
3) Must be for the right reason
4) Must be last resort
5) Benefits must be greater than the harm
6) Must be chance of success

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What are 2 Bible Quotes supporting war?

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” An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth “

“ The Lord is a Warrior “

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What are 3 Bible Quotes don’t support war?

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” Blessed are the peacemakers “
“ Love your neighbour as yourself “
“ You shall not murder “

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Name and describe a Chritsian pacifist group

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The Quakers ; conscientious objecters during war, refused to fight as soldiers, instead drove ambulances

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What is an example or Pacism working?

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MLK - successfully fought racism using non violent methods

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What is an example or Pacism NOT working?

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Bonhoeffer was a pacifist but came to realise violence was needed to overcome Hitler and the Nazi’s

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What are 3 conditions of a Holy War and an example?

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1) Must be fought for a religious goal
2) Must be approved by a religious leader
3) A belief that God is on your side

Example : The Crusaders

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What are Catholic view in Nuclear war and Weapons of Mass Destruction?
1 quote

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” There’s no such thing as just war in a nuclear age “
Damages environment
Innocent people die

17
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What are contrasting views on the negative views in Nuclear War and WMD?

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  • Self defense
18
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What are consequences of Modern Warfare?

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  • Refugees
  • Trauma
  • Child soldiers
19
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What are Bible Teachings on Terrorism?

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St Paul said “ never take vengence “, suggesting Terrorism is wrong

20
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What are constrasting view on Terrorism?

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  • Mandela turned to terrorism

-The Jewish Maccabees used terroist attacks against authorities who were trying to force them to give up Judaism.
If not, Judaism might not have survived

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How do people become radicalised?

adpot extreme views

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  • Young people living in deprived area who feel vunerable and rejected by society
  • Going to a radicalised place of worship
22
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What is a Martyr?

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Someone who suffers violence or death for refusing to give up their faith

23
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Name 2 highly valued Martyr’s

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Oscar Romero

St Stephen

24
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What is a Catholic Teaching ( quote ) on Torture?

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” Torture can never be justified “

25
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What are 4 reasons why we’re agaisnt torture

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  • Denial of human rights
  • Against sancitity of life and “ love thy neighbour “
  • Ilegal
  • Cause physical and mental trauma
26
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What is 1 reason why Torture can be justified?

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It could save more lives

27
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What 3 ways does religion help in modern coflict?

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1) The Pooe - held a prayer meeting between Israel and Palestone

2) Catholic organisation - Aid to the Church provide shelter and food to victims of war.
CAFOD set up orphanages for former child soldiers

3) Individuals - donate money to charity, prayer

28
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Why should all Catholics be involved in peacmaking

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It’s a sign of God’s kingdom as he promised peace in the OT and NT

29
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Name and describe 2 Catholic Organisations that work for peace

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Pax Christi - gets involved in disputes early to stop violence. Encourage justice and fairness

Justice and Peace Commision - campain to remove nuclear weapons. Raise awareness of human rights abuses

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