theme D Flashcards
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what is peace
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an absence of conflict and a time of harmony
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what is justice
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bringing about what is right ans fair according to the law
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what is forgiveness
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showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
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what is reconciliation
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when individuals or groups restore friendly relations after conflict
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two christian teachings about peace
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- ‘blessed are the peacemakers’
- ‘put your sword back in its place for all who draw the sword will die by the sword’
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two Buddhists teachings about peace
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- the first moral precept is ahimsa (no harm)
- Buddhists want to show loving kindness (metta)
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two christian teachings about justice
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- ‘let justice roll on like a river’
- God is just and so we should treat others fairly
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two Buddhist teachings about justice
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- the 4 Noble Truths and 8 fold path promote justice
- ‘I believe in justice and truth, without which there would be no basis for human hope’ (Dalai Lama)
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christian teachings about forgiveness
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- God forgives so we should too (Parable of Prodigal Son)
- lord’s prayer - ‘forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us’
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christian teachings about reconciliation
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- through Jesus reconciliation between man and God in possible and so Christians should work towards reconciliation with others
- the Parable of the Prodigal Son shows that Christians should work towards forgiveness and reconciliation
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Buddhist teachings about reconciliation
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- ‘Hatred will not cease by hatred but by love alone’
- compassion (Karuna)
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what is war
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a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
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give 3 examples of war
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-WW1
-WW2
-Russian-Ukraine war
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give 3 causes of war
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- greed
- self - defence
- injustice
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give 3 effects of war
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- death
- poverty
- destruction of environment
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who was the just war theory developed by
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Thomas Aquinas
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what is the just war theory
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a just war which is declared for right and noble reasons and fought in a certain way
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what are the 8 conditions to the just war theory
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- declared by legal authority
- the cause must be just
- fought with the right intention
- last resort
- likelihood of success
- war must be proportionate
- civilians must be protected
- limits on weapons - no nuclear weapons
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two christian attitudes that war is wrong
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- ‘if someone slaps you on the cheek turn to them the other also’
- war results in death breaks the Ten Commandments ‘do not kill’
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two christian attitudes that war may be justified
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- RCC and Church of England accept that war is sometimes necessary. as long as it follows Just War criteria
- ‘defending oneself and others is a duty’ pope benedict
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two Buddhist attitudes that war is wrong
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- karuna (compassion) is key
- Dalai Lama ‘Hatred will not cease by hatred but by love alone’
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two Buddhist attitudes that war may be justified
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- Dalai Lama ‘if someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back’
- 14th century Buddhist fighters led the uprising that evicted the Mongol’s from China
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what is a Holy war?
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a war that is conducted in the name of God
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what are the three elements of a holy war
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- the achievement of a religious goal
- authorised by a religious leader
- a spiritual reward for those who take part
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three causes of holy wars
- to spread faith
- to retrieve countries that were once christian
- to rescue Christians in countries that were once Christian
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an example of a Holy War
crusades - between Christians and Muslims
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two christian attitudes for holy war
- Jesus said we should defend 'and let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy one
- the story of Exodus, when God frees the Israelites from slavery
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two attitudes against holy war
- Quakers are pacifists so they don't believe in war 'blessed are the peacemakers'
- Jesus, despite facing opposition and persecution didn't result to violence
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are there Buddhist attitudes for holy war
no
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two Buddhist attitudes against holy war
- there has never been a holy war suggesting they don't approve of them
- Buddhists want to relieve suffering, war causes suffering
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what are weapons of mass destruction
weapons that kill a large number of people
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what are nuclear weapons
weapons that work by nuclear reaction
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what are chemical weapons
weapons that use chemical to poison, burn or camouflage
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what are biological weapons
weapons that have infective material that leads to disease
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two christian attitudes that weapons of mass destruction are a bad thing
- pope Francis: 'The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral, just as the possession of atomic weapons is immoral'
- The Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament aims to create worldwide nuclear disarmament
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christian attitudes that weapons of mass destruction may be acceptable
NEVER acceptable
- possession of them may be considered to be okay
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two Buddhist attitudes that weapons of mass destruction are a bad thing
- goes against 4 noble truths
- goes against right action in 8fold path
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are weapons of mass destruction ever acceptable in Buddhism
no
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what is pacifism
- the rejection of all violence
- Quakers are pacifists
- many Buddhists are pacifists
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two christian teachings that support pacifism
- 'blessed are the peacemakers' Jesus
- 'all who draw the sword die by the sword' Jesus
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two Buddhist teachings that support pacifism
- violence is a form of hatred which is one of the three poisons and thus prevents enlightenment
- goes against ahimsa do no harm
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what is terrorism
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims
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two examples of terrorism
- 9/11
- 2015 Manchester Arena bombings
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two christian attitudes towards terrorism
- against sanctity of life and commandment 'do not kill'
- romans 'do not overcome by evil but overcome evil with good'
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two Buddhist attitudes towards terrorism
- terrorism is a form of hatred which is one of the three poisons in Buddhism
- terrorism goes against the first precept ahimsa
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two examples of violent protest
- 2011 London riots
- Suffragettes
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two christian attitudes that violent protests may be acceptable
- pope Benedict 'Defending oneself and others is a duty'
- Jesus acting against injustice and overthrowing the money changers tables (Matthew 21)
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two ways Christians help victims of war
- Jesus had compassion for those in need. he healed the paralysed man
- the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the teaching to 'love thy neighbour'
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two Buddhist attitudes that violent protests may be acceptable
- violence may be necessary if all other means of protest against injustice have been failed
-self defence (Dalai Lama) 'if someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, shoot back with your own gun'
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how do Christian and Buddhists help victims of war
- provide food and shelter
- provide medical aid
- help rebuild their lives
- campaign against war and violence
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two ways Buddhists help victims of war
- Buddhists believe in working to prevent suffering, showing kindness and compassion
- helping victims brings good karma and helps all beings become free of suffering and ultimately reach enlightenment
