Peace And Conflic Flashcards
(27 cards)
Justice
Justice is bringing about what is fair and right, or making up for a wrong that has been committed
Just war theory
A theory about when it is justified to go to war, and how to behave at war
Last resort
War must be the last resort
Just cause
There has to be a good reason like self defence or to stop evil
Right intentions
The goal of the war must be to restore peace and prevent more evil
Reasonable chance of success
You must have a reasonable chance success
Controlled violence or principle of discrimination
Must have targeted strikes and don’t hit non-war places
Proportional
Dont use a nuke on a person with a pistol
Death and cost must not out way the goal of the war
Proper authority
The person to declare war has to be the leader of the country ( the right person )
Behaviour of troops
How the troop respond and behave in war
Holy war
- Has a religious goal Defend your, spread your religion, take back religious land
- Authorised by a religious leader
Crusades
The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups. In all, eight major Crusade expeditions occurred between 1096 and 1291
Pacifism
Pacifism is the belief that you should never use violence. People who hold this belief are called pacifists
Pacifist
Someone who does not use violence
Conscientious objector
a person who refuses to serve in the armed forces or bear arms on moral or religious grounds.
Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence, usually against
Innocent civilians, to achieve a political goal
Weapons of mass destruction
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage
Radicalisation
When people are brought into extreme positions about religions,social or political issues
Martyrdom
the death or suffering of a martyr.
Martyr
When someone dies for there faith or religion
Nuclear weapon
War that makes use of nuclear weapons
Chemical weapon
Weapons that use chemical to harm humans and destroy the natural environment
Biological weapons
Weapons that use living organisms that cause disease or death
Reconciliation
the restoration of friendly relations.