Religion / Peace / Conflict Flashcards
Just War Theory
Is a set of conditions (rules) that a war needs to meet before it can be justified
Justice
Fairness for all people
(according to law)
Injustice
Lack of farirness
Righteous anger
Anger against an injustice
Examples of ‘Injustice’
MLKjr’s reasons for campaigning was justice for black people in America.
Three types of peaceful methods were : boycotting, marches, and speeches.
An example of ‘Righteous anger’
When Jesus showed righteous anger when he drove the sellers from the Temple (John 2:13-17)
Forgiveness
Pardoning someones for something they have done wrong
Role of religion in 20th century conflict
- The catholic church says it is important to both prevent war and help war victims.
- Weekly the Pope prays for peace.
- Pope Frances organised a prayer meeting between the presidents of Israel and Palestine to help stop war.
10 commandments
Do not kill, do not steal, do not lie, do not commit adultery, love your neighbour, follow one god, do not be jealous, do not use gods name in vain, do not worship idols, respect your parents
Cohabitation
Where a couple live together but not married
Procreative
To re - produce
Celbucy
Choosing not to have sex till marriage
Agape
Selfless love, taught by Jesus, non - physical
Promiscuous
Having a lot of casual sexual relationships
Marital
Within marriage