Section 3 - Peace and Conflict Flashcards
1
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How do Religious Organisations bring World Peace
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- Working to stop causes of war
- Public statements
- Public debates
- Interfaith conferences
Pax Christi
2
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How do the UN bring World Peace
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- Peace talks
- Use force if necessary
- Stop trades
- Patrol boards
- A buffer zone
3
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What is a Just War
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- Fought for a cause
- Point is to make peace
- All non violent ways have been tried (last resort)
- Reasonable chance of success
4
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Christians AGAINST War
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- Jesus stopped Peter from using violence (die by the sword)
- 5th commandment do not kill
- No war can be just
- Jesus said to turn the other cheek
5
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Christians FOR War
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- Teaching of main churches (right to fight)
- Obey government -> authorised by God
- Police protect from danger -> army protects innocent countries
- Jesus never condemned the soldiers he met
6
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Muslims FOR War
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- Quran says they must fight if they were attacked
- Muhammad fought in wars
- Die fighting a just war -> heaven
- Muhammad said to fight in just wars
7
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How Religion causes arguments
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- Might want to convert religion
- Could be an atheist
- Inter faith marriage
- Breaking important religious rules
8
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How Religion brings people together
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- Communication
- Religious events/ celebrations
- Shared moral values
9
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Why do Wars happen
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- Religion (differences)
- Nationalism (race or culture)
- Economics (wanting other countries land or oil)
- Political differences (for control)
10
Q
How did the UN bring peace to Cyprus
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- Created a buffer Zone
- Safe area -> two areas kept apart
- UN talked to both sides over the years
11
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CHRISTIAN attitudes to bullying
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- Jesus parable of the sheep and goats -> should treat anyone as if they were Jesus
- Human right to be free from fear
- Christian duty to protect the weak and innocent
- Bulling is mistreating Gods creation and is wrong
12
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MUSLIM attitudes towards bullying
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- Violence without cause is sinful
- Muhammad -> every Muslim is a brother, shouldn’t bully your brother
- Islam is based on mutual respect, bullies have no respect
- Teaches to protect the weak and innocent
13
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How religion can cause arguments in families
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- Might want to convert/ change religion
- Breaking important religious rules
- Inter faith marriage
- One family member we could be an atheist
14
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How religion can bring families together
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- Going to the same place of worship
- Shared moral values
- Religious events/ celebrations
- Jesus said to love your neighbour -> stops arguments
15
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CHRISTIAN teaching on forgiveness and reconciliation
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- Jesus died on the cross to bring resolution
- Jesus said those who don’t forgive others who have sinned, God won’t forgive their sins
- Christianity is based on forgiveness and reconciliation, should be committed
- St Paul said to try and live in peace
