Religon, Peace And Confilct Flashcards
What are types of bullying
Name calling
Sexual harassment
Physical
What are some examples of violence in the bible
Cains plot to kill his brother able
Forgiveness quote
Forgive the wrongs we have done as we forgive the wrongs that others do to us
What is forgiveness
Pardoning someone for something they have done
What is reconciliation
The restoring of harmony after a relationship has been broken down.
Also a sacrament in the catholic church
What is justice
Bringing about what is right and fair
What is righteous anger
Anger against an injustice. In some cases christians believe that righteous anger can be effective in some situations
What are the rules of war
It is okay to go to war if: innocent civilians are not being harmed Prisoners are not captured As self defence It is agreed Limited weapons use ( nuclear weapons)
What is the just war theory
A set of criteria that a war needs to meet before it is justified
What is pacifism and give an example
Somebody being peaceful in a violent situation
Martin Luther king and his peaceful marches
Give a quote about pacifism
The ones that are peaceful are blessed
Blessed are the peacemakers
What is a consciences objector give an example
Somebody who choses not to fight due to their beliefs
Desman dost who chose not to fight in the army but was a medic
What is a nuclear war and give an example
Uses weapons that work through nuclear reactions
Fission bomb
What are chemical weapons and give an example
Use chemicals that harm humans and destroy natural environment
Napalm
What is biological weapons and give an example
Weapons that use living organisms to cause disease or death
Anthrax
What are weapons of mass destruction and give an example
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people / cause lots of damage
Missile
Consequences of modern warefare
Civilian fatalities/injuries Trauma/ stress for everybody Environment damage Displacement of refugees Soldier fatalities
Bible quotes for war
Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his people
David went up to the giant Goliath and cut of his head
Prepare for war
Bible quotes against war
Blessed are the peacemakers
They will turn their swords into ploughs
Do not murder
If someone slaps you on the right cheek turn and give them the left
Those who live by the sword die by the sword
What is a holy war
Fighting for a religious cause or God. Often declared by a religious leader
What is radicalisation
Adopting extreme views on religious, social, political issues. It has the potential to lead to terrorism.
What is a peacemaker
The action trying to establish peace
What is conflict resolution
Creating peace between 2 parties that have been at war or in a dispute with each other
What are human rights
Rights you are entitled to from birth
Name an organisation that works or peace and what they do
Pax christi
Peace based on justice
Reconciliation
What is reconciliation
A process when people try to mend relationships
