2 Relgion, Peace and Conflict Flashcards
(31 cards)
What are some catholic charities that help the victims of War?
CSAN
CRS
Paxi christi
What is the ‘Just War Theory’?
A set of principles that justify if it is ethically right to go to war
What rules does the Just War theory state to have a Just war?
There rules are that:
It must be for a good intention,
Be a last resort
Must have a just cause (reason)
In proportion (benefits must be greater than harm caused)
Reasonable chance of success
Be started by proper authorities
What does Exodus 15:3 read?
“The Lord is a Warrior”
What is a good quote for JWT: must be a last resort?
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the Peacemakers”
First paragraph on catholics can never support WMD
All human life is sacred
Pope benedict “no victors, only victims”
Second paragraph on catholics can never support WMD
Wmds can potentially save more lives by ending conflicts quicker
Joel 3:9 - Prepare for war
Third paragraph on catholics can never support WMD
Wmd is necessary, too many lives are endangered like nazi and jews
Jesus got angry in the temple, righteous anger
Conclusion on catholics can never support WMD
Harm is not necessary for disagreements however righteous anger is acceptable
Eye for eye, tooth for tooth - Exodus 21
What does Exodus 15:3 suggest?
Aspire to fight like the Lord but fight for what is right
What does Matthew 5:9 read?
“Blessed are the Peacemakers”
What does Matthew 5:9 suggest?
The Lord wants us to be rational and willing to agree
What does Matthew 18 read?
Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother ‘as many as 7 times?’, Jesus said ‘no 77 times
What does the story in Matthew 18 suggest?
We should always forgive
What does Exodus 21 read?
“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”
What does Exodus 21 suggest?
You must get revenge in war
What does Joel 3:9 read?
“Prepare for War”
What does Joel 3:9 suggest?
That war is acceptable when righteous
What does Pope Benedict say about victims and war?
“There are no victors, only victims”
What does Bope Benedict suggest when he says ‘There is no victors, only victims”?
We are all humans who share the same struggles so must unite and agree
What did Jesus do that demonstrates righteous anger?
Jesus got angry in the temple
What is the Just War Theory?
A set of principles that decide if a war is just
What is Holy War?
A religious War because of religious differences
What were The Crusades?
A series of wars between Christian Europe and Islamic Middle-East
