Chapter 2: Peace And Conflict Flashcards

1
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Justice

A

Bringing about what is right and fair

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Just war theory

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a theory to determine wether it is right to go to war and how to act in war

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3
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Last resort

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Beliefs that in a war all peacefull measures have been attempted first

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4
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Just cause

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Belief that in a just war the reason of war should be fair

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Legitimate authority

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Belief that in just war the person who initiated the war should be of Legitimate authority

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6
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Right intention

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In just war the purpose of the war must be to make peace

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7
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Principle of descrimination

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Belief that in a Just War that civilians should not be targeted

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Behaviour of troops

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Belief that in a Just War that you can control your armed

forces

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Reasonable chance of success

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Belief that in a Just War the war is winnable

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Proportionality

A

Belief that in a Just War that the damage caused by going to
war should not outweigh the damage caused by not going to
war

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Holy war

A

A war fought by a religion as a way to defend or further their
religion.

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12
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Crusades

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A holy war fought be Christians to reclaim the holy land

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13
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Pacifism

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The belief that all war and violence is wrong.

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14
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Pacifist

A

People that have a belief in pacifism

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15
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Conscientious objectors

A

A person, usually a pacifist, who chooses not to fight in war
due to opposing violence

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16
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Terrorism

A

The unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent people,
to achieve a political goal.

17
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Weapon of mass destruction

A

Weapon that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause

great damage

18
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Radicalisation

A

When people learn extreme views on religious, social or

political issues

19
Q

Martyrdom

A

The suffering or death of a martyr

20
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Martyr

A

A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs

21
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Torture

A

The use of severe physical or physiological pain of punish

someone or force them to give information.

22
Q

Nuclear weapon

A

Weapons that work by creating a nuclear reaction in order to
devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people.

23
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Chemical weapon

A

Weapons that use chemicals to harm humans and destroy the

natural environment.

24
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Biological weapon

A

Weapons that use living organisms to cause disease or death.

25
Q

Reconciliation

A

restoration of harmony after relationships have broken down

26
Q

Forgiveness

A

Showing grace and mercy, forgiving someone for what they

have done

27
Q

Righteous anger

A

Anger against an injustice and the motivation to put it right

28
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Violence

A

Using actions that threaten or harm others

29
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Bullying

A

Deliberate intimidation of a person through words or actions

30
Q

Peace-Making

A

The methods of trying to establish peace

31
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Conflict resolution

A

Creating peace between two parties

32
Q

Non-Violent resistance

A

Resisting a government by peaceful protest

33
Q

Quaker

A

A denomination of Christians who believe that violence is

always wrong