Theme D Religion Peace and Conflict Flashcards
Justice
reconciliation
The act of restoring peace
Forgiveness
not blaming a person any more for what they have don
Jesus said “Forgive not 7 times but 77 times” - Mathew 18:21
“Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong” - Buddhism
Religious attitudes to violence
violence - aggression in language or action to another person
Pacifists believe that violence is always unjustifiable
Buddhism:
Ahimsa: no violence
Christianity
Jesus taught “blessed are the peacemakers”
“Love Thy Neighbour”
Pacifists believe violence is never justifiable
Terrorism
Terrorist acts are acts that cause harm for a political reason
Claim they are:
Fighting for God
Fighting for social justice
asserting their religious beliefs
fighting because their wishes won’t be heard any other way
Why others disagree:
target innocent
acts of terrorism are unjustified the crimes committed are not a reason for terrorism
3 Reasons for war
Greed
Self defence
Retaliation
Religion as a cause for war
Israel, Palestine
Religious beliefs divide people and can cause conflict
Religious attitudes to war
Buddhism:
First moral precept
Three root poisons
Christianity:
Jesus - “Those who live by the sword die by the sword”
Jesus - “Love your enemies”
Just War criteria
Just authority
Just cause
Just aim
Last resort
winnable
Good outcome
Christian Holy war
Fought for God or faith
Last resort
protect civilians
Victims of war
Injured
Dead
Destroyed homes
Famine
Disease
Refugees
Part of all religions is to help others and defend those who cannot defend themselves
Weapons of Mass Destructions
Nuclear:
Atomic bombs
Chemical:
Nerve agents
Biological:
Viruses
Nuclear detterence
stops others from using a WMD as if they do you will use your WMD on them
Religious attitudes to WMD’s
Buddhism:
Disagree as is causes immense suffering
Disagrees with deterrence as having it there tempts you to use them
Christianity:
“Do not kill”
Disagree with WMD
