Peace and conflict

Question 1

How to react to war crimes Buddhism quote

Answer 1

When a person makes you suffer he suffers deeply within himself. He does not need punishment he needs help

Question 2

Parable of saw quote

Answer 2

Even if thieves carve you limb from limb with a double handed saw, if you make your mind hostile you are not following my teachings”

Question 3

Christianity quote on peace

Answer 3

Live at peace with everyone

Question 4

Christian quote on fighting

Answer 4

all who draw the sword die by the sword

Question 5

What is peace

Answer 5

Absence of conflict and war which leads to happiness and harmony

Question 6

What do Christians believe about peace

Answer 6

God will bring peace to the world in the future

Question 7

What do Buddhists believe about peace

Answer 7

Violence comes from hatred - one of the three poisons
So they must develop peace within themselves

Question 8

What is justice

Answer 8

Bringing about what is right and fair according to the law

Question 9

What is forgiveness

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Showing compassion and mercy, pardoning someone for what they have done wrong

Question 10

What are Christian teachings about forgiveness

Answer 10

Jesus taught to forgive ‘Seventy times seven times ‘

Jesus forgave a women who was committing adultery and told her to live a new life without sin

Question 11

Buddhist teachings about forgiveness

Answer 11

Forgiveness expresses metta and karuna

Helps to let go of hatred - one of the 3 poisons

Question 12

What is a protest

Answer 12

Expression of disapproval often in a public group

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What is reconciliation

Answer 13

Restoring friendly relationships after conflict

Question 14

Example of a Christian peaceful protest

Answer 14

Dr Martin Luther King organised peaceful protests against unjust racism laws
Succeeded in changing US laws

Question 15

Example of a Buddhist peaceful protest

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Cambodian Buddhist monk Ghosananda led peaceful marches in protest at a repressive Vietnamese government

Question 16

Terrorism definition

Answer 16

Unlawful use of violence against innocent civilians to achieve political goal

Question 17

Retaliation meaning

Answer 17

Deliberate harm as a response to them harming you

Question 18

What are three main reasons for war

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Greed
Self defence
Retaliation

Question 19

What does Christianity teach about greed

Answer 19

‘For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil’

Question 20

What does Buddhism teach about greed

Answer 20

One of the three poisons which are the main causes of suffering

Question 21

What did Jesus teach about retaliation?

Answer 21

He said ‘if anyone slaps you in the right cheek turn to them the other cheek also’

‘eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth’

Question 22

What do Buddhist think about retaliation?

Answer 22

It expresses hatred, which is one of the three poisons that cause suffering

Question 23

What do Buddhist think about self defence?

Answer 23

The Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hahn said that killing is never acceptable, and to develop compassion instead

Question 24

What do Christians think about fighting in self defence?

Answer 24

Some believe it is morally acceptable, if other techniques have been tried first

Question 25

What are weapons of mass destruction?

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Weapons that kill large numbers of people or cause a large amount of damage

Question 26

What does Christians think about weapons of mass destruction?

Answer 26

Only God has the right to end life One of the 10 Commandments is, you shall not murder It will kill innocent civilians However, stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction can be a useful deterrent

Question 27

What does Buddhist think about weapons of mass destruction

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It goes against the first moral precept, which is to abstain from taking life Where there is hatred, there is a seek to harm people

Question 28

What is the just war theory?

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A war which meets internationally accepted criteria

Question 29

Who was the just war Theory developed by

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Christian thinkers, including Augustine and Thomas Aquinas

Question 30

Do Buddhists support the just war theory

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No, they have a commitment to the non violence policy and believe war never be justified

Question 31

Christian support the just war theory

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Only if it is the last option But it does defend the concept of war

Question 32

What are the six conditions for just war

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Must have a just cause Declared by the correct authority Just intention Must be a last resort Must have a reasonable chance of success Must be proportional

Question 33

What are the three rules for fighting a just war?

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Must before by just means Only appropriate force should be used Internationally agreed conventions must be obeyed

Question 34

What is a holy war?

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A war that is fought by religious cause that is authorised by religious leader

Question 35

What do people think they gain by taking part in a holy war?

Answer 35

Spiritual rewards

Question 36

What is an example of a holy war

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The crusades Battles between Muslims and Christians

Question 37

What do Christians think about religion being used as a cause for violence

Answer 37

Jesus said that ‘all who draw the sword die by the sword’

Question 38

What do Buddhists think about religion, being a cause of violence

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Ahimsa which is non violence

Question 39

Explain the conflict between Tibet in China and how the Dalai Lama got involved

Answer 39

China invaded Tibet, which is a Buddhist country, and they were outnumbered The Dalai Lama tried to intervene and restore peace, which caused more violence

Question 40

What is a pacifist?

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Someone who refuses to take part in war or violence

Question 41

What do peacemakers do?

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Try to establish peace in the world

Question 42

What denomination of Christianity strongly supports pacifism?

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Quakers

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What did Jesus say about peacemakers

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Blessed are the peacemakers

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What does Buddhist think about pacifism?

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They strongly promote it First moral precept supports it Buddhism teaches to live in peace

Question 45

Who was Thich Naht Hanh

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A Vietnamese monk who supported nonviolent protests Tried to mix meditation with protest

Question 46

What do Christians believe about helping victims of war?

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Love Thy Neighbor Parable of the good Samaritan shows you should help everyone, regardless of their background

Question 47

What do Buddhists believe about helping those victims of war?

Answer 47

They believe all suffering should stop, so they support charities Victim should be encouraged to develop compassion towards the aggressors

Question 48

Explain the Tzu Chi foundation

Answer 48

Buddhist organisation founded in Taiwan Runs educational welfare and health project Open clinics to help refugees

Question 49

Explain Caritas

Answer 49

Christian charity that helps the poor and promotes justice Provides practical help to those suffering through conflict, like food and shelter