Key Definitions

Question 1

What is peace?

Answer 1

An absence of conflict.

Question 2

What is justice?

Answer 2

Bringing about what is right of fair.

Question 3

What is forgiveness?

Answer 3

Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.

Question 4

What is reconciliation?

Answer 4

When individuals or groups restore friendly relations, often after conflict or disagreements.
(is also a sacrament in the Catholic Church)

Question 5

What do Christians believe about peace?

Answer 5

It is always important to restore peace where possible, because in the Old Testament Isaiah was said to have looked forward to a time of peace.

Question 6

What do Christians believe about justice?

Answer 6

They should always aim to remove injustice from this world. God is the ultimate judge of all actions.

Question 7

What do Christians believe about forgiveness?

Answer 7

That the power of forgiveness and agape love can end conflicts.

Question 8

What do Christians believe about reconciliation?

Answer 8

People should always seek reconciliation in disagreements.