WMDs Flashcards
what are the 3 types of WMDs
nuclear
chemical
biological
what are christians and buddhists most basic thoughts about WMD
that it is not the weapons fault but how they are used by people and needed for self defence.
makes country less vulnerable.
can give people sense of security
what is a quote for christians about WMD’s
one of the 10 commandments : you shall not murder
what is a just war
what do christians think about them
a war declared for ‘right’ and ‘noble’ reasons
that this kind of war is necessary if all other solutions have been tried and failed, a necessay evil and final resort
what is a holy war what do people think of them
they have religious aims and in ancient times people belived God was on their side and was going to reward them by going to heaven when they die
that a holy war is a contradication
what is the most well-known example of a ‘holy war’
the Crusaders. where pope ordered christians to fight for holy land
muslims vs christians
what are quakers
a religious society of the christian denomination that are strong pacifists
quote that aligns with pacifisim for christians
blessed are the peacemakers- book of matthew
what is terrorism
act intended to cause harm or death to intimidate a population
quote showing pacifism for buddhist
hatred ceases by love - in the dhammapada
biblical quote from OT agreeing with violence
eye for an eye
what are the groups that are made to protect others during war and what do they do
christian peacemaker teams- send teams to work on peacemaking
buddhist peace fellowship - applies buddhist principles to resolve world issues
what is the 1st moral precept in buddhism
refrain from taking life
4 reasons for war
economic
greed
religious
self-defence
