Theme D- Religion, peace and conflict Flashcards
Define forgiveness
Pardoning someone for wrongdoing
Define Greed (in terms of war)
Going to ware to gain land or natural resources such as oil
What is a holy war
A war that is fought for religious reasons, usually backed by a religious teacher
What is a just war
A Christian theory that asks whether a war has been fought justly
Define Justice
Bringing about what is right and fair , according to the law or gods will
What is a nuclear weapon
A weapon that uses nuclear reactions to cause massive damage
What is pacifism
A belief that all forms of violence are wrong , commonly held by quakers
What is peace
A state of happiness and harmony , an absence of war
What is peace making
Working towards bringing about an end to war and a state of peace
Define protest
A public expression of disapproval, often in a big group , can be peaceful or violent
What is a Quaker
A Christian denomination who worship in silence and are well known pacifists
Define reconciliation
Restoring friendly relationships after a war or conflict
Define retaliation
Deliberately harming someone as a response to them harming you
Define self defence
Protecting yourself or others from harm
Define terrorism
Using violence in order to further a political or religious message
What is a WMD
Weapons of mass destruction: chemical , nuclear or biological weapons
What are the main four factors that make a war ‘just’
-just cause
-just intention
-last resort
-proportional
Give two bible quotes that support pacifism
‘Blessed are the peacemakers’
‘Love your neighbour’
Give one bible quote that supports retaliation
‘An eye for an eye’
