Religon peace and conflict

Question 1

What are the causes of terrorism

Answer 1

Their actins can force change

A appropriate response to the given situation

Cultural being attacked or destroyed

Question 2

Christian views on terrorism

Answer 2

The Catholic Church - There must be a just cause to start terrorism

The C of E - Lethal force as a last resort

Mainstream - Terrorism and violence is not appropriate to find solutions

Question 3

Christian view on politics ?

Answer 3

Some believe that it is wrong for Christians to be involved in politics because God is a sovereign and can be trusted

Others have a moral obligation to be involved to know what is going on and stay informed with government decisions and to speak up if there is any form of injustice

26 bishops in the house of lords

Question 4

What is the just war theory ?

Answer 4

A war that meets certain criteria which make it justifiable

Question 5

What is JUS AD BELLUM ?

Answer 5

Whether it is right to go to war

The war must be started by proper authority

The reason to got to war must be just

Everything must be done to make sure good instead of evil results from the war.

The force must be no more than necessary to win the war

Question 6

JUS IN BELLO

Answer 6

This concerns the actions taken within a war , making sure the correct conduct is followed

Question 7

JUS POST BELLUM

Answer 7

This is referring to the actions taken after the war

Question 8

What are the three elements a holy war ?

Answer 8

The achievement of a religious goal
Being authorised by a religious leader eg Pope
The promise of a spiritual reward

Question 9

Example of a holy war

Answer 9

The crusades , The attempt by Christianity to reclaim Jerusalem from the Muslims

George W Bush claimed he was told by God to invade Iraq and create peace, security for Israel and a state for Palestinians.

Question 10

Define social justice

Answer 10

In terms of distributing wealth , opportunities and privileges within society

Question 11

Christian attitudes towards warfare

Answer 11

Safeguard Human rights as far as possible

Limiting the level of violence - do not need to use more force than necessary

Most Christians object to the use of excessive force eg nuclear weapons

Methodist churches condemn Weapons of mass destruction , chemical warfare and biological

Drones reduce the awareness of war

Question 12

Define pacifism

Answer 12

The belief that there should be no use of military force whatsoever whether the cause Is just or not.

Catholic and Anglican believe there will be time were force will not be an option

Question 13

When is violence first present in the Bible ?

Answer 13

When Cain murders Abel

It is from Cains sinful heart that violence comes ,, and God condemns it and punishes him

Question 14

Where in the Bible does it say that Murder is forbidden ?

Answer 14

Exodus 20:13

Where the sixth commandment is given “ you shall not Murder “

Question 15

Why does God in the Old testament condones violence ?

Answer 15

Because it was in the context of war.

These wars were fought by the Israelites ordered by God

They were either protecting land or claiming that God had promised them.

Question 16

How do people interpret the old testament ?

Answer 16

Giving a justification for war to defend peoples and nations.

They argue that war in such circumstances may be the only way left to help establish a peaceful resolution.

Question 17

How does Jesus change the belief of violence in the new testament ?

Answer 17

Jesus speaks of the peacemakers being blessed in the sermon on the mount.

Same passage he teaches his followers to love their enemies , to pray for those who persecute them and to turn the other cheek in response to violence

Question 18

What christian beliefs are there about Jesus’s talk in the new testament ?

Answer 18

Jesus’s teachings make it wrong to use violence in any context , so they would always look for peaceful solutions.

Question 19

Define a Holy war

Answer 19

A war that meets certain criteria which make it justifiable

Question 20

Why is peace important for Christians ?

Answer 20

Peace helps to limit suffering and develop harmony , and provides opportunities to promote mutual respect between peoples.

Question 21

Examples of ways pacifists promote peace ?

Answer 21

sanctions , protests and boycotts

Question 22

Example in the Bible demonstrating Pacifism ?

Answer 22

( Matthew 5:44 ) Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

Question 23

What does Paul teach the Early Church ?

Answer 23

That governments should be respected as they carry God’s authority to rule

So any rebellion against the state is against God

Question 24

what is Conditional Pacifism ?

Answer 24

It is bad consequences of war and violence that make them unacceptable. Conditional pacifists would argue that there are times when an act of war will be less bad than the alternative consequences. ( War is considered necessary )

Question 25

Examples of Christian denominations advocating pacifism ?

Answer 25

Brethren , the Amish and the Quakers

Question 26

What is the View of The Catholic Church on Pacifism ?

Answer 26

They accept that there are times , such as in defence , when it may be necessary to use force as a last resort.

Question 27

Jesus’s teaching about forgiveness ?

Answer 27

He taught that forgiveness is verymportant.

Jesus repeatedly teaches people to first deal with the wrongdoing in their own lives before pointing ot the wrong in the lives of others.

Jesus teaches through the lords prayer that forgiveness must be sought by individual from God ( Matthew 6:15)

Question 28

What does Paul teach in Romans ?

Answer 28

He teaches that Christians should avoid responding to any situation with an attitude of revenge. Instead Christians should act with loving kindness , even towards their enemies

Question 29

What does Christianity teach about religious behaviour ?

Answer 29

They teach that religious behaviour is meaningless and hypocritical in the absences of Justice and where corruption is permitted

Question 30

Define social Justice

Answer 30

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth , opportunities and privileges within society.

Question 31

Examples of Christians that believe in Social justice

Answer 31

Christians support The fair trade movement ( It ensures that fair prices are paid to producers in developing countries.

Also many Christians raise awareness about Human trafficking and many support the work of groups eg Salvation Army

Question 32

Christians belief on Social injustice ?

Answer 32

They have a responsibility to stand up for the weak or the oppressed. They maintain that injustices in society should not be unchallenged

Question 33

What are the Christians views on Human rights ?

Answer 33

They advocate the value and dignity of all human beings

Do not accept that any human should possess fewer rights than others or values than another

Every human has a equal view in the eye of God and so they aim to achieve justice for all people.

Question 34

What is Liberation theology ?

Answer 34

It is a Christian idea that God has the power to change situations in the world that are unjust.

Some Christians have taken this belief to mean that it is right to stand up against governments that oppress their people or where the authorities miss use their power.

In response Christians may take part in peaceful protests or actively support those who have been harmed bu injustice.