violence is always wrong because... Flashcards
1
Q
using violence harms you
A
“those who live by the sword, die by the sword” (matthew 26)
- non-violent methods/options are available; use them!!
2
Q
you should turn the other cheek
A
at the sermon of the mount, jesus said ‘turn to them the other cheek also’ if someone strikes you.
3
Q
christians should use the ‘weapon of love’
A
mlk jr (famous christian pacifist) rejects violence.
4
Q
*imago dei (christianity)
*(doctrine; image of God)
A
christians believe man is made from ‘imago dei’ (genesis 1:27) - they should treat each-other with respect as all life is sacred/holy.
5
Q
islam is a religion of peace
A
Surah 23 teaches to say “words of peace”.
6
Q
all people are made by God
A
Surah 7 says “God created you from a single soul.”
