Understanding the Values of Peace Flashcards
When was the notion of a “Culture of Peace” first mentioned?
During the International Congress on Peace in the Minds of Men
According to the United Nations General Assembly, when is the “International Year for the Culture of Peace”?
2000
When is the “International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World”?
2001-2010
True or false: Peace is not just the absence of war.
True
Peace is the wholeness of life where every person can live with ___.
Dignity
The new name of peace is __.
Development
Who said that the new name of peace is development?
Pope Paul VI
Peace is the presence of these 6 elements:
Harmony, understanding, tranquility, social justice, respect, and tolerance
This refers to the development of inner harmony or inner integration characterized by self-respect, self-confidence, ability to cope with negative feelings, and developing cheerfulness and optimism.
Personal Level of Peace
It is manifested by the relationship of an individual with one another
Interpersonal Level of Peace
It refers to the capacity of the individual to express one’s views or exercise one’s views or exercise one’s rights without being aggressive or submissive
Assertiveness
This means injuring or violating the right of others
Aggressiveness
This means denying one’s own views or rights
Submissiveness
This means to recognize the worth of others regardless of differences in social position, culture, origin, ethnic grouping or gender
Respect
This refers to an awareness and understanding of others’ needs, feelings, and condition and extending appropriate consideration for such
Concern for others
The capacity and willingness to work with others to achieve a common goal
Cooperation
The willingness to approach difficult sources of information, people, and events with a critical but open mind
Open-mindedness
The virtue to accept and recognize that others may have the ability similar or maybe more than you have and that recognition enables you to accept your own limitations
Humility
Concerned with addressing issues that affect society and its social, political, and economic components
Societal/National Level
An awareness of one’s responsibility for the common welfare and the willingness as as the readiness to work for it
Social Responsibility