Christianity, Peace And Justice Flashcards
(6 cards)
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What are two christian views on injustice and justice?
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- support victims of social injustice, because believe all humans deserve dignity
- believe it is their role to stand up against social injustice
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What are two Christian views on punishment?
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- some believe that only God can punish those who do wrong as he is the ultimate judge, and us as humans have no authority to do so, people will be punished once they die.
- others believe that it is important to punish those who break the law, as it protects others
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What are two Christian views on violence?
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- some believe that violence is always wrong. Because it goes against the a Golden rule of the bible, to great everyone as you want to be treated
- others believe violence is sometimes needed, to tackle problems and to restore peace.
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What are two Christian views on war?
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- some believe it is sometimes justified, in order to make things right. Needed to prevent greater evil
- others believe in is never justified as it goes against Jesus’s teachings, you should not respond to evil with violence
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What are two Christian views of the treatment of criminals?
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- some believe that criminals should be forgiven if they are truly sorry.
- believe they should be punished for their wrong as prison offers a chance to change
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What are two Christian views on capital punishment?
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- some believe it can reach justice for very serious crimes, due to the teaching “whoever kills a man must be put to death”
- others look at the sanctity of life and are strongly against the capital punishment. The value of human life outweighs the seriousness of the crime
