Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict Flashcards
nuclear weapons
weapons that work by a nuclear reaction devastating huge areas and killing large numbers of people
chemical weapons
Uses non-living toxins such as nerve agents and mustard gas to cause death or illness
biological weapons
Also known as germ warfare, uses living disease - causing bacterium or viruses to bring about death
just war
A war which the Christian church defines as acceptable as long as it fulfils a set of criteria
holy war
A war fought in the name of God. In Islam this is referred to as Harb al-Mugadis
pacifism
The stance held by people who prefer to use peaceful means to resolve conflict
absolute pacifism
The stance held by people who refuse to use violence under any circumstances to resolve conflict
peacemaker
A person who works to establish peace in the world
conscientious objector
Someone who refuses to participate directly in fighting wars on the grounds of conscience. Will assist in non-military ways.
christian quote about peace
“blessed are the peacemakers’ (Matt 5:9)
christian quote about justice
“seek justice” (isaiah)
christian quote about forgiveness
“forgive not seven but seventy-seven times” (Matthew 18)
christian quote about reconciliation
“God reconciled the world to himself through Christ” (2 Corinthians)
islam quote about peace
“say words of peace” (Surah 23)
islam quote about justice
“stand up firmly for justice” (Surah 4)
islam quote about forgiveness
“forgive others and God will also forgive you” (Hadith)
islam quote about reconciliation
“whoever makes reconciliation, his reward is from God”
(Surah 40)
what did Martin Luther King preach?
-led non-violent protests
-white only signs removed
muslim quote for holy war
“the most excellent jihad is the uttering of truth in the presence of an unjust ruler” (hadith)
christian quote for holy war
‘eye for an eye’ (old testimont)
quakers attitudes towards violence?
they believe “the spirit of good will never move us to fight”
what can you mention when talking about muslims reasons for holy war?
lesser jihad
islam quote for holy war
“let there be no compulsion in religion” (Qur’an 2)
Catholic Church attitudes towards terrorism?
“terrorism…is gravely against justice and charity”
Muslim Council of Britain attitudes towards terrorism?
“vast majority of muslims condemn terrorism”
the right to go to war
-have a cause
-legitimate authority must declare war
-clear chance of success
-last resort
the right conditions for war
-force must be proportionate (not too excessive)
-innocents & prisoners of war should be protected
islam quote about not going beyond limits in holy war
“fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not transgress limits” (Qur’an 2:19)
what did muhammad ali say about war
“islam is peace and not violence”
the quakers pacifism stance?
absolute pacifist
may become conscientious objectors
“blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5)
Catholic Church attitudes towards pacifism?
believe ‘scrict conditions’ when war is justifiable
Reason christian’s down agree w use of WMD?
sanctuary of life doctrine
+ supported by “do not kill” (Exodus)
christian aid
We stand with the most vulnerable and excluded people of the world – both in times of crisis and for the longer term
muslim aid
The charity works to support people suffering the effects
-> funded through zakah
2 consequences of war
injuries / death
famine / disease
