Peace And Conflict Flashcards
(12 cards)
What are the conditions for a just war
. Must be a reasonable chance of victory.
. Must be declared by a lawful authority.
. Must avoid attacking civilians
. Must be the last resort
. Must have good intent behind the war
Reasons why the catholic church opposes WMDs
. They create an atmosphere of fear and tension
. Expensive - money could be used for better causes
. Ruins Gods earth
. Could easily effect civilian lives
. Has long-term effects on people (seen in chernobyl)
What did pope Benedict say about the use of nuclear weapons
“There are no victors, only victims”.
What were the crusades
A series of religious wars between christians and muslims
What charities help those affected by war and how
CAFOD- created orphanages and rehabilitation centres for the child soldiers effected by the conflict in Sierra Leone
ACN- provided shelter, food and blankets for those in Syria and the refugees.
Who was Desmond Doss and what was his story
He was a soldier in WW2 who refused to carry a gun as he was a pacifist. He was still able to save multiple lives and was an important figure in the US army.
When did Jesus show righteous anger
At the temple, where he saw the temple had been turned into a “den of thieves”
Radicalisation
Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and extremist ideologies
Martyrdom
The death or suffering of a martyr
Conditions of a holy war
. a holy war must be approved by a religious leader with great authority, such as the Pope.
. The purpose of the war should be to defend the Christian faith from attack.
. It is believed that those who take part will gain spiritual rewards.
How does pax christi promote peace
Pax Christi works in over 50 countries. It aims to get involved at an early stage of a conflict to
encourage people, in order to solve disputes peacefully and fairly, rather than use violence.
