Theme D Flashcards
Peace
Jesus mentioned “blessed are the peacemakers”, so should bring peace instead of war.
Islam means peace, Muslims believe seeking a just and peaceful world, play role as Khalifah.
Justice
Everyone is equal, everyone should be just, “you are all 1 from Christ”, meaning everyone is equal.
Should treat everyone equally. “god commands justice”, god is just himself, and should play role as khalifah.
Forgiveness
Christians should forgive every time.”77 times”, metaphorically, forgive every time,
Act like god, “god is forgiving”, should forgive as god forgives them for doing minor sins, if repent, but not every time.
Reconcillation
Allah has created everything, “Allah has created the heavens and earth”, everyone should live peacefully, get along,
Mission of church to proclaim Jesus, relationship is stored, due to reconciliation, so should be implied in the daily earth.
Violence for
Should be allowed, for self-defense, “eye for an eye”, metaphorically means always take revenge,
Allowed, as will give more attention, and more awareness, could possibly change the law.
Violence against
Blessed are the peacemakers, means that god loves peace, and will give them reward
Islam means peace, Muslims believe seeking a just and peaceful world, play role as Khalifah.
Nuclear weapons for
Some think nuclear weapons help to keep countries away as they are afraid of starting a nuclear war this means that they will be protected this is important as it could not start a war.
It’s allowed to possess as the other country may attack “life for life” means that if they felt a nuclear bomb they can throw. it back
Nuclear weapons against
MUSLIMS=No, as God created world. Quran=”do not contribute to your destruction with your own hands but do God loves those who do good” Quran gives positive advice that appears to rule out any use of weapons.
Jesus’ teachings about peace is “blessed are the peacemakers”. Means that all Christians denominations against.
greed
Can be for justice, “god commands justice”, playing role as Khalifah.
Can be for good reason, for benefits, for people. “love thy neighbour” love could be built by getting them more money.
self defence
God has allowed to fight, if someone has done something. “Permission [to fight] is given to those against whom fighting is launched, because they have been wronged.” They have started, and you should continue that way.
Many quotes, promotes revenge. “eye for an eye, life for an life”, take revenge, lead to war.
just war theory for
Mentions that taking human life is wrong, as it is one of the 10 commandments.
Innocent people not killed, which is needed, Islam mentions “killing an innocent person is like killing a mankind”
just war criteria
Just cause
Lawfully declared by lawful authority
Must be good intention
Other ways should have been tried.
Reasonable chance of success.
just war theory against
War is wrong, as it causes no peace, “blessed are the peacemakers”, lots of lives are taken.
Just war theory is never applied, innocent people are still killed.
religious responses to victims of war
Christians believe they should help them “love thy Neighbour”, supporting them mentally, and emotionally. Tearfund, giving food, help them to get back to normal.
Islam believes they should help them, by giving them support, aid. Islamic relief, help affected by war, give healthcare ext.
for holy war
Islam allows holy war. “fight in gods cause”. Means that god has allowed war, only under gods cause.
“always be ready to give a defence of the faith that is in you” means that always worry about defending their faith
