Religion, Peace and conflict Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is peace
Harmony as a result of the absence of conflict
What are some Christian teachings on peace
‘blessed are the peacemakers’
‘love your enemies and pray for them’
What is justice
Administration of law with correct proportion
Give teachings on justice
‘Let justice down like waters and righteousness like an everflowing stream’
What is terrorism
A violent form of protest as terror is used to evoke change
What do Christians believe about terrorism
Terrorism is wrong as the violence causes injury to innocent people
Which Christian teaching goes against terrorism
‘thou shou not kill’
What are Buddhist beliefs about terrorism
Terrorism is wrong because it causes suffering (dukkha) and is forced out of the three poisons
What does terrorism go against
The first moral precept - ‘refrain from taking life’
What is Just war
Military action that is justified as being acceptable for moral and legal reasons
What is a pacifist
A person who opposes war or violence of any kind
What is violence
Swift and intense physical force
What is a tyrant
A ruler who uses power unjustly
What are Christian views on the just war theory
Most Christians would fight in a just war, however it is better if there is no war at all
What are Buddhist views on just war
As most Buddhists are pacifists, all forms of violence are wrong as killing causes suffering and goes against the first moral precept
Give examples of Just war Criteria
- War must be fought for a just cause
- War must be declared by a proper authority
- There must be a reasonable chance of success
- War must occur if the good outweighs the evil
Give examples of Just war Criteria
- War must be fought for a just cause
- War must be declared by a proper authority
- There must be a reasonable chance of success
- War must occur if the good outweighs the evil
