Theme D - Religion, Peace and Conflict Flashcards
just war theory acronym
CLIPS
just war theory
cause
last resort
intention
proportionate
state declared
just war theory
christian churches defines acceptable
greed meaning war
-more territory
-or natural resources
greed quote
‘For the love of money is the root of all evil.’ (Christianity)
‘2 hungry wolves let loose among sheep are not more harmful than a person craving after wealth and status is to his deen’
retaliation eg
respond to an attack to prevent further harm
retaliation quote
‘Do not repay anyone evil for evil.’ (Christianity)
‘those who have been attacked are permitted to take up in arms because they have been wronged. God has the power to help them’
self defence quote
‘fight in the cause of god those who fight you but do not transgress the limits’ - qur’an
-‘iIf you have to respond to an attack, make your response proportionate, but it is best to stand fast.’ (Islam)’
WMD
kill large number of ppl
nuclear weapons
- cause huge devastation
-by nuclear reaction
terrorism not just war
-innocents are harmed
-lots of suffering
responses to conflict
-marches
-talks
UN
promote international order
eg of organisations made to keep order
UN
NATO
consequences of war
-child soldiers
- infrastructure lost
- famine
- fleeing
- death
- unemployment
agape
unsentimental love
eg to religious charities
- caritas
-christanaid
-islamic relief
-muslim aid
caritas
-catholic
- offer food/shelter/legal services for victims in syria
christian aid
-help victims of war
-attempts to end poverty
islamic relief
- aid for victims (short, long term)
muslim aid
-shelter
-education
quote by jesus on charity
love your neighbour as you love yourself
quote on saving mankind - charity Qur’an
‘whoever saved a life it would be as if they save the life of all mankind’
quote on sadaqah
‘those who give sadaqah shall be increased in manifold’
