Theme D (Religion, peace & conflict) Flashcards
Conflict
“Nation will not take sword against nation, nor will they train for war” - Isaiah
“When aggressive people address them, reply with words of peace” - Qur’an
Terrorism
“Do you not repay anyone evil for evil” - Romans
“Do not kill eachother, for Allah is merciful to you” - Qur’an
Greed, self-defence & retaliation as reasons for war
“For the love of money is the root of all evil” - Timothy
“If someone slaps your right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also” - Matthew
“Allah does not like arrogant, boastful people” - Qur’an
“Those who have been attacked, are permitted to take up arms” - Qur’an
Nuclear weapons
“Do not contribute to destruction with your own hands” - Qur’an
Holy War
“All those who draw the sword die by the sword” - Matthew
“Fight in God’s cause, but do not overstep the limits” - Qur’an
Peacemaking
“Blessed are the peacemakers” - Matthew
Example : ‘Anglican Pacifist Fellowship’
“If they incline towards peace, you must incline towards it” - Qur’an
Example : ‘Muslim Peace Fellowship’
War victims
- Christian Aid supports refugees
- Islamic Relief provides short-term aid to disaster victims abroad
“Whoever saved a life, it would be as if they saved the life of all mankind” - Qur’an
