Peace And Conflict Mocks

Question 1

Why is violence seen as a sin in the eyes of the church

Answer 1

It is a rejection of Gods ideals

Jesus taught us that bitterness and rage can lead to murder

Question 2

Forgiveness quotes

Answer 2

We should forgive one another 70x7 times

Whoever has commited no sin may throw the first stone

Question 3

Example of parable including forgiveness

Answer 3

The parable of the prodigal son. This story tells us that God is willing to forgive us if we truly repent and are sorry

Question 4

Justice

Answer 4

Fairness for all people

Question 5

What can injustice lead to

Answer 5

A feeling of lack of self worth

God wants us to treat others equally

Question 6

Justice qoute

Answer 6

Let justice roll down like waters

Question 7

Example of injustice

Answer 7

The apartheid

Segregation of black and white people

Question 8

Martin Luther king

Answer 8

Helped in the montgomery bus boycott

In 1964 the supreme court declared segregation on buses illegal

He was able to defeat racism with PEACEFUL PROTESTS

Question 9

Righteous anger

Answer 9

While Jesus told us never to get angry righteous anger is when we channel are feelings into something more productive

For example Jesus used his anger to defend his fathers house he threw over the tables

Question 10

Is violent protest ever right

Answer 10

It is illegal in the Uk

Can lead to death which is then worse sin

However in some cases it may be needed e,g suffragettes , bonhoeffner

Question 11

Who developed the just war theory

Answer 11

St thomas aquinas a christian monk in the 13th century

Question 12

What is the JWT

Answer 12

A set of rules that a war must meet if it is to be deemed just .

Question 13

Why the JWT is used

Answer 13

While it is wrong to kill (sanctity of life) violent acts may be needed to prevent the death of innocence

Question 14

JWT Principles

Answer 14

The war must be started by a proper authority

Must be a just cause

War must be a last resort

The benefits should out-way the cons

Must be a reasonable chance of success

Question 15

Bible quotes in support of war

Answer 15

An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth

God will destroy the nations before you and you’ll take possession of their land

Question 16

Against war quotes

Answer 16

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

If someone slaps you on your right cheek turn and offer him your left

You shall not murder

Question 17

Who where the quakers

Answer 17

A group of pacifists who where against every form of violence and only used weapons or the spirit

Question 18

Why pacifism does not work

Bonhoeffer

Answer 18

Bonhoeffer a german Lutheran believed in peace until Hitler rose to power . He truly witnessed the power hitler possessed and new that the only way to stop it was to kill Hitlers life

Question 19

Pope francis WAR

Answer 19

He is agaisnt all kinds of violence and tells us

“War never again war”

Question 20

What are the terms of a holy war

Answer 20

A war must be fought for religious goals
Must be approved by a religious leader
You must believe that God is on your side
You believe that when you die you are sent straight to heaven

Question 21

Catholic qoute of nuclear weapons

Answer 21

There is no such thing as a just war in a nuclear age

Question 22

Catholic views on nuclear war

Answer 22

Bombs are indiscriminate
We are meant to be stewards of the earth yet these bombs damage it
Can escalate the conflict
Can increase tensions in fear

Question 23

Contrasting views on nuclear weapons

Answer 23

Can be used as a deterrent
Can end wars quicker
Many countries have nuclear programs so not having one makes you look weak

Question 24

Consequences of modern war

Answer 24

Refugees
Child soldiers
Environmental damage
Civilian deaths

Question 25

3 examples of holy wars

Answer 25

Crusades Troubles in the north of Ireland Unrest in the middle east

Question 26

Other reasons for war

Answer 26

Self defense Politics Gaining territory Revenge

Question 27

Role of catholic church in religious conflict

Answer 27

Believes that thy must help the victims Pope francis had help a prayer meeting between the presidents of israel and Palestine He organized a football match to raise funds for child victims of war

Question 28

Catholic agencies which help

Answer 28

CAFOD setup orphanages for the children who where forced into the sierra leone war AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED support those from the Syrian crisis with basic essentials

Question 29

Reconciliation

Answer 29

The restoring of harmony after a relationship has broken down

Question 30

Why is reconciliation important

Answer 30

Brings a stronger relationship Builds respect and appreciation Allows for a more peaceful future An opportunity to live without fear

Question 31

Terrorism

Answer 31

The unlawful use of violence usually for a political goal and can harm civilians

Question 32

Church views of terrorism

Answer 32

Church opposes it | St paul tells us never to take vengeance

Question 33

Terrorism quote

Answer 33

Terrorism threatens wounds and kills indiscriminately it is gravely against justice and charity

Question 34

When was terrorism used for a good act

Answer 34

Jewish macabees

Question 35

List or terror attacks

Answer 35

Islamic extremists in london 2005 Glasgow 2007 London and Manchester 2017

Question 36

Arguements on terrorism

Answer 36

Some may say that terrorism is motivated by religion Others say that they have a distorted view on what God wants and that they have been rejected by the religion they attempt to corrupt

Question 37

Radicalisation

Answer 37

Adopting extreme religious ,social or political issues which can lead to terrorism

Question 38

How can radicilisation occur

Answer 38

Tends to be among people who feel rejected which can make people unwilling to see other views

Question 39

Catholic views of suicide bombers

Answer 39

The church does not see a suicide bomber as a martyr as they can potentially harm those around them

Question 40

Catholic views on torture

Answer 40

Goes against sanctity of life Its is barbaric and inhumane Can force people to admit to crimes which they did not commit It is a denial of human rights