Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

RPE > Unit 8 x 3 > Flashcards

Unit 8 x 3 Flashcards

0
Q

Religious reasons for causing war?

A

Different groups fight each other to gain dominance.

Eg the Troubles in Northern Ireland where there was conflict between the Roman Catholics and Protestants, starting in the 1960s. It was partly for religious reasons as it was the result of discrimination against the Catholic minority by Protestant majority.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

Economic reasons of causing war?

A

Economic reasons — a country seizes land or wealth from another by force.

Eg Iraq War in 2003 thought to have been started due to the USA and UK’s want for their oil. The USA and UK’s want for Iraq’s resources was so great that the American and British forces invaded land to gain access to the huge oil fields. This is an example of aggression.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Social reasons for causing war?

A

Eg ethnic differences…when one community wants to force another group to behave the save way that they do or attacks for their differences.

Eg the Rwandan Civil War when there was tension between the Tutsi and the Hutu that led to genocidal mass slaughter of an estimated 800,000.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Moral reasons for causing war?

A

Such that attacking happens when one community feels obliged to attack another to restore the inhabitants’ human rights.

Eg World War II when England and France went to war against Germany because they were invading other countries unjustly. They invaded to protect others and fight injustice.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

War cannot be justified:

A
  • impossible to avoid killing of innocent civilians and their homes during a war. Eg Gaza Strip is located near schools and hospitals and many innocents have been being injured/killed by bombs without being targeted.
  • proportionality (use only equal amount of force against opposition). However not using as much force as necessary prolongs the length of the war. ➡️ in order to achieve an aim, one country would need to use larger forces against opposing one. End the period of suffering but is not proportional. Eg America dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima, cashing large amounts of destruction, however finalised to conflict.
  • Leader authority biased?
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

War can be justified:

A
  • Last resort
  • Just cause (protect others) Eg WW2
  • Right intention - Iraq…restore peace

Any principle…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Christian war accepted:

A
  • Pope Benedict XVI: one cannot ignore evil aggression as it exists in the world and threatens to destroy people. must be responded to appropriately, defending can involve proportional violence. War is inevitable, manage it the right way!
  • Jesus believed you should stand up for what you believe in. The cleansing of the temple. Jesus turned the tables when he saw people sinning in the temple.
  • state authorities, St Paul - if the government has decided to.
  • Jesus said: “give to Caesar what is Caesars” - obey state orders to overcome evil and reinstate good (fight a just war)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Pope Benedict XVI about war:

A

“Defend them in every way possible, even if that means using proportional violence. “

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

St Paul about state authorities:

A

“Everyone must obey the state authorities because…the existing authorities have been put there by God”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Christian war not accepted:

A
  • sanctity of life
  • 6th commandment ‘thou shall not commit murder’
  • jesus was a pacifist. ‘Love thy enemy’ did not condemn soldiers, lived in a country under military occupation.
  • Quakers only totally pacifist denomination: violence is always destructive and can never achieve lasting peace.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Just War theory:

A 
Authority
Just cause
Last Resort
Attack necessary people
Reasonable chance of success
Proportionality - necessary force
Intention
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Why is just war theory important?

A

Reduces mass destruction
Minimal amounts of death
Brings about good
Declared by elected government

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Religious organisations should not get involved with politics:

A
  • represent a set of beliefs that are not shared by everyone - different views
  • not compatible with modern day views Eg RCC - homosexuality is wrong, but it is accepted in modern day society
  • separation of religion and politics is fundamental part of democracy - politics considers what is good for everyone, not just one religious organisations
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Religious organisations should get involved in politics:

A
  • have as many rights as others in the world so deserve to let their beliefs affect the outcome of politics
  • religious and political views will always overlap so impossible to completely separate them from each other. They work with moral values and act with agape.
  • religion large part of promoting world peace. Religious organisations work towards world peace - no matter what their views are, they provide protection. Eg the EAPPI supplies accompaniers to live on both sides of disputed territories, having international trust.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Surah 5:32

A

“Whoever saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all mankind”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What’s EAPPI?

A

Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel

16
Q

What does the EAPPI do?

A
  • Supplies accompaniers to live and work with people on both sides of disputed territories; they have international trust
  • makes a difference in small but important ways: helping individuals with problems w permits, listen to stories and frustrations, monitor them or report their actions/behaviour
  • supports the work of peace activists in the communities they live in
  • supplies unarmed neutral observers who provide protection by their presence. Often prevents innocent civilians suffering harassment or human rights abuse.
17
Q

Surah 2:190

A

“Fight in the cause of God those who fight you”

18
Q

Islam and ✔️ war:

A
  • Surah 2:190
  • jihad: to struggle in the way of Islam - in defence of their freedom of religion, country or community.
  • the Qur’an says that Muslims must fight if they are attacked and Muslims believe the Qur’an is the word of God
  • the Qur’an says that anyone who dies fighting in a just war will go straight to heaven
  • Muhammad fought in wars and teaches how to fight justly in the Hadiths. Speaks highly of it
19
Q

Islam - terrorism is wrong:

A
  • reconciliation is at the heart of Islam. Qur’an says that a Muslim should trust in God and make peace. Terrorism targets people and creates conflict.
  • modern weapons cannot be used and follow the rules of the Qur’an. It says innocent civilians cannot be killed or injured. Terrorist attacks target large numbers of people, many who are innocent.
  • violence leads to more violence and only increases hatred and distrust between both sides. Terrorism involves violence and intimidation in pursuit of political aims
  • non violent methods only can achieve peace. A Muslim organisation that follows this is the Muslim peace fellowship who try to find peaceful solutions to conflict and respect the word of the Qur’an.
  • Qur’an 3:134 - forgive
20
Q

Qur’an 3:134

A

“Paradise is for those who curb their anger and forgive their fellow men”

21
Q

Islam and bullying:

A
  • Qur’an says: Allah created every human equal. Everybody respect as part of His creation. Wrong to intimidate and make people feel as they are less.
  • bullying is a form of injustice and it is a duty for Muslims to fight injustice.
  • Islam teaches: all brothers and sisters in the Ummah. It would be wrong to bully a fellow member of the Ummah
  • Everything one does is known to Allah. After death, those who have done wrong ➡️ punished. Showed compassion ➡️ rewarded. Helping a victim of bullying is compassion
22
Q

Hadith and mercy: (bullying)

A

“Allah will not show mercy to the one who does not show mercy to others”

23
Q

Christianity and bullying

A
  • Jesus and the golden rule- treat others as you would like to be treated. Bullying is making other people feel sad - not deserving
  • Genesis 1:27: “God created humanity in his own image” don’t disrespect
  • judged after death: parable of sheep and goat. Good go to heaven and bad to hell based on how they have treated each other
  • Jesus was a role model and interacted with those who were ‘cast out’ of society. Matthew 9:35. Follow example of Jesus who acted w kindness and helped those in need.
24
Q

Matthew 9:35

A

“Jesus went through all the towns and villages…healing every disease and sickness”

25
Q

Reasons for religious conflict within families:

A
  • traditional roles - women as housewives and no education.
  • diet - not being able to eat with friends if eat halal food/kosher food
  • divorce- wanting to be accepted by family but not happy in marriage.
  • multi faith marriage - children’s upbringing
  • dress - modesty, makeup, hijab
26
Q

Qur’an and forgiveness:

A

“He that forgives and seeks reconcilement shall be rewarded” - forgiving others, Allah will forgive their sins.

“Show forgiveness, speak for justice, and avoid the ignorant” asking for forgiveness and accepting someone’s request for forgiveness will please Allah

27
Q

Islam and forgiveness:

A
  • Qur’an quote
  • Qur’an quote
  • Muhammad freed his enemies and turned them into friends. - Forgiveness is reconciliation. It is wisdom, not weakness
  • Day of Judgement - judges after death on the way they have followed the path that was set out in the Qur’an- Allah expects Muslims to recognise they have made mistakes and forgivene each other.
28
Q

Muhammad and forgiveness:

A

“Control your anger, then forgive your brother. Do you not wish to be forgiven?”

29
Q

Matthew 5:39

A

“Do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek too.” - Jesus

30
Q

Matthew 6:12

A

“Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.”

31
Q

Christianity and forgiveness:

A
  • The parable of the Lost Son where the father forgave and rewarded his son who had ‘sinned against heaven’. This teaches Christians to always forgive as God will always forgive
  • Matthew 6:12 - pray for forgiveness from God and forgive each other.
  • Matthew 5:39 - always forgive when sinned against and never take revenge.
  • Jesus said you should forgive someone who continues to sin ‘seventy times seven’ times which is interpreted to mean an infinite amount of times. Jesus continuously forgave.
32
Q

When was the UN set up?

A

In 1945 after the Second World War to maintain international peace cooperation.

33
Q

What does the UN do? / World peace

A
  • Employs celebrity ambassadors Eg Emma Watson to raise awareness for issues. Message easily accessible to more people
  • Trade restrictions – organises for trade to be restricted with aggressive countries - stops exploitation
  • Peacekeeping forces – vote for forces to be sent into dangerous areas to try and prevent violence.
  • Military action – has power to use armed force against aggressive countries.
  • Send in unbiased people to hold negotiations or check if a country has weapons of mass destruction
34
Q

UN case study:

A

Fighting broke out in March 2003 in Darfur. The UN requested negotiations between the Sudanese government and the UN Secretary General which led to a joint agreement between to stop the conflict in Darfur, however they did not follow through on their agreement.

The UN continues to get both sides to talk to each other, but so far no agreement has worked to end the war.

After constant negotiation, it was agreed that a combined peacekeeping force from the UN and the African Union would to be sent into Darfur. 15000 troops are in place who have had success protecting some civilians

Overall - The UN has organised peace talks between both sides and managed to reduce the number and frequency of killings.

35
Q

How religious organisations try to promote world peace:

A
  • EAPPI (trusted organisations) send people into conflict zones to help
  • Christian Aid - support people - aid decreases chance of conflict
  • Jesus taught love and compassion - Quakers
  • fundraising events in which they can then send money to countries where it is needed - CAFOD regularly raises money to aid people in Syria.

RPE (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions