War Peace And Conflict Flashcards
What are the reasons for war
- greed
- retaliation
- self defence
- religion
What do Christians believe about greed as a reason for war and give a quote
It’s wrong as it’s not an appropriate reason for war
“For the love money is the root of all evil”
What do Buddhists believe about greed as a reason for war
- it’s one of the three poisons
- leads to unhealthy actions and bad consequences
What do Christians believe about retaliation as a reason for war and give a quote
It’s wrong as they follow jesus’s example as he taught it’s wrong
“If someone slaps you on the right cheek turn to them the other cheek also”
What do Buddhists believe about retaliation as a reason for war
Expresses hatred which is one of the three poisons which increases suffering
“They are quenched by nonhatred”
What do Christians believe about self defence as a reason for war
It’s morally acceptable providing that it’s a last resort
What do Buddhists believe about self defence as a reason for war
They believe it’s wrong as it goes against the first moral precept so it’s unethical
Give one event where it was acceptable to use nuclear weapons/weapons of mass destruction
Us forces used a nuclear bomb on Japanese Cities such as Hiroshima during WW2
As a result of this Japan surrendered ending the war
Give two contrasting Christian beliefs about weapons of mass destruction
-can be used a deterrent “The lord is a warrior” -it’s killing which is immoral “Thou shall not kill” -only god can take life “”The lord kills and brings to life”
What do Buddhists believe about weapons of mass destruction
- causes suffering
- goes against the five moral precepts
Give three conditions of the just war theory
- a just cause
- a just intention
- must be a last resort
Give two rules of a just war
- just means
- appropriate force
Give an example of a holy war
The crusades 11th century pope urban
Give example of religious conflict
The troubles in Northern Ireland between Protestants and Catholics
1968-1998
What do Christians believe about holy wars and give quotes
-it’s better to defend the faith through words rather than violence
-jesus taught that violence is wrong
“Blessed are the peacemakers”
“Those who draw by the sword die by the sword”
Give two contrasting Christian beliefs about pacifism
Give quotes
-jesus taught about the importance of peace
-war can be justified under a criteria
-we should be loving
“Blessed are the peacemakers”
Just war
“Love thy neighbour”
What do Buddhists believe about pacifism
- they strongly promote it
- violence goes against the precepts
- Buddha taught that compassion should be developed rather than violence
- Buddhists must create a war of peace
Give an example of peace makers
Mairead corrigan and Betty Williams are catholic and Protestant they have peace marches to bring Catholics and Protestants together
What do Christians believe about helping victims of war give quotes
-we should be loving and help others
“Love thy neighbour”
-the parable of the good Samaritan teaches us that we should help all regardless of who they are
What is CARITAS
- catholic organisation inspired by the teachings of Jesus
- helped victims of the Syrian war in 2015
What do Buddhists believe about helping victims of war and give a quote
-reduce their suffering
-give spiritual and psychological help
-help victims develop compassion towards the aggressors
“He does not need punishment he needs help”-important Buddhist
What is the TZU CHI FOUNDATION
- Buddhist organisation in Taiwan
- inspired by Bodhisattva aims and goals
- set up a clinic in Istanbul to help refugees
Give an example of a holy Buddhist war
Japanese Buddhist monks supported the war against China and Korea to ensure the spread and survival or Buddha’s teachings
