P2- Peace and Conflict quotes Flashcards
(18 cards)
Violence as a feature of human condition
“Sin is lurking at the door, you must master it”- Bible (The Story of Cain and Abel)
Bullying
“No human being can tame the tongue, it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison”- Bible
Forgiveness
Jesus told Peter to forgive “seventy seven times”- Bible
Reconciliation
“Peace, I leave you. My peace, I give you”- Bible
Justice
“Goods created by God for everyone should in fact reach everyone”- Catechism
“Do justice and love goodness”- Bible
Anger (including righteous anger)
“Anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement”- Bible
Just War Theory
“Non-combatants, wounded soldiers and prisoners must be respected and treated humanely”- Catechism
Nuclear War and Weapons of Mass Destruction
“No victors, only victims”- Pope Benedict
“Till it and keep it”- Bible
Consequences of modern warfare, civilian casualties, refugees and environmental damage
“Non-combatants, wounded soldiers and prisoners must be respected and treated humanely”- Catechism
Holy war/ Religion and belief as a reason for war and violence
“Blessed are the peacemakers”- Bible
“Peace alone, is holy, not war”- Pope Francis
Old Testament Biblical perspectives on war
“Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth”- Bible
“Do not spare them, but kill both man, woman and child”- Bible
Pacifism
“The church strives for peace but does not preach radical pacifism”- Pope Francis
Terrorism
“Be subject to the governing authorities”
Torture
“Torture…is contrary to respect for the person and for human dignity”
Radicalisation
Martyrdom
“Take up your cross and follow me” (Bible)
Peacemaking
“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God”
“Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is an enterprise of justice”
Conflict resolution
“Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is an enterprise of justice”
