Religous Conflict Flashcards
Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation to cause terror and panic to get across a message.
Just war
A war fought for the right reasons, with the right intentions and fought in the right way.
Extremism
An act that is radical and out of the norm. It is more often than not severely violent life threatening and excesses in its nature.
Pacifism
The view that any kind of violence or war is wrong. Things should be worked out peacefully.
Insprational
Someone or something that has motivated and encouraged people to do good things for a cause.
Golden rule
Treat others as you would wish to be treated in the same situation.
Positive and peaceful religious impacts.
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Negative religious impacts.
Terrorism
Forced arranged marriages
Racism
Fights over land
Forgiveness.
Jesus -
It’s better to love people that hurt you.
“Forgive your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
He forgave the sins of the world on the cross.
He forgave those who crucified him.
Just war criteria
- It has been authorised by the government
- The cause of the war is just
- The aim is to establish peace
- There must be a reasonable chance of success
- Civilians should not be involved
- War is a last resort