War Peace And Justice Flashcards
How is god seen in the Old Testament?
Gods seen as a warrior and a defender of his people
What were the crusades?
People who tried to reclaim holy land from Muslims. Many Muslims and Christians were killed
Four rules for a just war
> It must be started by the proper rulers of the country
The reasons for going to war must be good and have the right intention
It must be as a last resort
No more force than necessary should be used and civilians must be protected
What is a pacifist?
People who object to war on the grounds of their conscience
Name one Christian pacifist group
conscientious objectors- Quakers
Violence is acceptable
1) Jesus used violence when he threw the money changers out of the temple.
2) violence is acceptable for the greater good such as fighting against oppression
Violence is unacceptable
> Bible teaches the importance of peace love and forgiveness. Many Christians try not to live their lives according to these principles and believe violence goes against them
God created humans in his own image so many Christians believe that all humans are sacred and it’s wrong to use violence against anyone
one of the Ten Commandments is ‘do not kill’
why is a just war theory needed in Christianity?
Taking human life is seriously wrong, states have a duty to defend their citizens and defend justice
Protecting innocent human life and defending important moral values sometimes requires willingness to use force and violence
What’s the purpose of a just war?
To provide a guide to the right way for states to act in potential conflict situations. It only applies to states and not to individuals
4 arguments against a just war
> Terrorists are uninterested in morality so following any ethical theory of war handicaps those whom terrorist attack
all war is unjust and has no place in any ethical theory
the overriding aim of war should be to achieve victory as quickly and cheaply as possible
the existence of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons of mass destruction requires a different approach to the problem
What is justice
Fair treatment where crime is concerned
It means dealing fairly with the crime
What are laws
They provide rules for managing behaviour and keeping order in our society
What is a crime
A crimes committed when someone breaks the law, does something which law forbids
What is meant by the criminal justice system
It aims to bring justice for all by convicting and punishing criminals and protecting society
Define capital punishment
The death penalty
