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1
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What are Christian attitudes to peace?

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Christians believe that they should strive towards establishing a peaceful world. The Ten Commandments forbids murder.

2
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What do the Quakers feel about Peace?

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The Quaker denomination of Christianity feel that violence is wrong and in some cases of war have been conscientious objectors.

3
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What is an example of Jesus acting peacefully?

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The example is when Judas Iscariot came to arrest Jesus and Jesus’ disciples wanted to fight the soldiers instead Jesus ordered his followers not to fight the soldiers.

4
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What does Christianity teach about peace making?

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In the sermon on the mount, Jesus taught his disciples the importance of peace making.

5
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What does the World Council of Churches do to work towards peace?

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The world council of churches brings together Christians from around the world.

6
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What are the causes of conflict?

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Self-Defence, economics, natural resources, fear, national pride, religion and long-standing ethnic or racial hatred.

7
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What is Pacifism?

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Pacifism is the belief that war can never be justified.

8
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What is the Just War theory?

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The just war theory is the theory that under certain conditions, going to war is acceptable.

9
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What is a Holy War?

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A holy war is one whereby religion is the driving force behind the war.

10
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What are the aims of a holy war?

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To convert countries to a different religious faith, to rescue religious believers from non-believing countries, to take revenge against blasphemies, to save religious places and to spread the faith.

11
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What does Christianity teach about holy war?

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In the old testament there are various examples of holy wars taking place.

12
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What are weapons of mass destruction?

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Weapons of mass destruction are biological, chemical and nuclear weapons that can cause widespread damage and kill thousands of people.

13
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What is Violence?

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Violence is the intentional use of power or force against oneself or another person.

14
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What do Christians believe about the issues surrounding conflict?

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Christians believe that Jesus is a peacemaker.