Religious teachings on Conflict & War Flashcards
1
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What are the general teachings on Conflict & War?
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- Some religions see war as acceptable in order to avoid greater injustice
- Some also have teachings that hold peace-making as very worth
2
Q
What are the Christianity teachings on Conflict & War?
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- love enemies and pray for them is a greater victory
- Sometimes necessary to go to war - known as Just War
3
Q
What are the quotes to show Conflict and War?
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Jesus Said: ‘those who take up the sword, die by the sword’
4
Q
Give an example of a group that are pacifists
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Quakers - Jesus never took any violence
5
Q
Give three points on Just War
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- Last resort - All else has been tried
- With a reasonable chance of success
- Not harming the innocent
