Religion, Peace and Conflict Flashcards
(72 cards)
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In the beginning God created a world that was ‘very good’. It included a place of paradise called…
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…the garden of Eden
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What is bullying?
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the delibrerate intimidation of a person through words or physical actions
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Summerise the story of Cain and Abel
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- Cain gets jealous of his brother Abel
- Cain’s angry thoughts lead him to killing Abel
- God said to Cain “Your brother’s blood is crying out to me from the ground”
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Give 3 points to show that bullying is the worst form of violence
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- it can lead to suicide and afdfect the victims family
- it can cause the victim to have m ental health issues
- it makes the victim feel powerless and reduce their self esteem
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Give 3 points to show that bullying is not the worst form of violence
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- war can be devestating for multiple families
- torture violates human rights and destroys people
- homocide can affect the victims fam ily and t he communities sense of security
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“the tongue is a fire… it corrupts the whole body” (James 3:6) What does this show?
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this shows how powerful and damaging words can be if not controlled
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What is forgiveness?
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pardoning someone for something they have done wrong
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Give a quote about forgiveness when Jesus was on the cross
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“Father forgive them, for they know not what they are doing” (Luke 23:34)
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Give a quote about forgiveness when a crowd was about to stone a woman to death for adultery
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“Let you who is without sin cast the first stone” (John 8:7)
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Give a quote about forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal son
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“Your brother is dead and is alive again” (Luke 15:11)
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What does the father represent in the parable of the Prodigal son?
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God, who is willing to forgive anything if the person is truly sorry
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What is reconciliation?
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restoring friendly relations after a relationship is broken
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Give 3 things reconciliation brings
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- a feeling of peace- Jesus says “peace I leave with you peace I give to you”
- a stronger relationship
- appreciation and acceptance of each other
- a learning experience
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What is justice?
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fairness for all people
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Give an example of someone who used peaceful protests
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Martin Luther King, who lead boycotts, speaches and marches
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Give an example of someone who used violent protests
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Nelson Mandela, who started peaceful but then took part in a bombing campain when his peaceful methods failed
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What is righteous anger?
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anger against an injustice
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Jesus teaches us the only anger that is acceptible is…
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…righeous anger
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Give an instance where Jesus showed righteous anger
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when whipped and drove the sellers out from the temple- “ do not make my Father’s house a house of trade”
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righterous anger should be channelled into…
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…positive action that will improve a situation
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Give 3 points to show that violent protest is acceptable
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- it may be necessary to make your point notices, eg Nelson Mandela
- there may be situations where protesters face repression from authorities so violence may be viewed as self defence to protect lives
- its a form of righteous anger, which is reflected when Jesus was in the temple
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Give 3 points to show that violent protest is not acceptable
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- it may escalate to deaths making it harder to resolve the issue peacefully and could harm people
- it can distract from the original message causing the protesters to focus on destruction rather then their cause
- it may lead others away from their cause as they break the law and it is seen as morally wrong
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What is sexual harrassment?
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unwanted inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or intimidating environment
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What is war?
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armed conflict between countries or different groups in a country
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Give 3 Bible quotes that support war
* "**an eye for an eye**" - suggests that it is ok to take revenge
* "**prepare for war**!" - suggests that God is asking you to go to war
* "**the Lord is a warrior**" - suggests that God is a soldier
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Give 3 Bible quotes that are against war
* "**those who live by the sword, die by the sword**" - suggest that violence consequences in violence
* "**blessed are the peacemakers**" - suggests that those who dont go to war are blessed
* "**love your enemies**" - suggests that you should forgive your enemies
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Many of the Bible quotes which support war are in the OT, why is this?
| OT is short for Old Testament fyi
fyi is short for for your information
* the quotes were mostly from when God was protecting his chosen people- the Jews
* Jesus' teachings of peace had yet come
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What is the Just War Theory?
| JWT for short
a set of conditions that must be met for a war to be considered justified
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The JWT was produced by St Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century which is pretty old tbf. What would this mean?
| tbf is short for to be fair
it doesnt state anything about the environment or about nuclear weapons
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Give the 6 conditions of the Just War Theory
1. It must be started and controlled by proper authorities
2. There must be a just cause
3. There must be right intentions
4. it must be a last resort
5. it should be proportioned
6. there must be a reasonable chance of winning
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# Conditions of a Just War Theory
1) i t must be started and controlled by proper authorities
-What does this mean?
A just war must be declared by legitimate authorities such as the UN, like a government, not individuals or groups.
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# Conditions of a Just War Theory
2) There must be a just cause
-What does this mean?
The war must be fought for a valid reason, like self defence or protecting innocent lives
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# Conditions of a Just War Theory
3) There must be right intentions
-What does this mean?
The purpose of the war must be to achieve peace or justice, not for revenge or power
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# Conditions of a Just War Theory
4) it must be a last resort
-What does this mean?
War should only be fought if all other peaceful options have failed. eg negotiations/UN
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# Conditions of a Just War Theory
5) it should be proportioned
-What does this mean?
The benefits of war must outweigh the harm caused. eg to the environment
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# Conditions of a Just War Theory
6) there must be a reasonable chance of winning
-What does this mean?
There must be a realistic possibility of success, avoiding pointless conflict.
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What is pacifism?
the belief that war/violence is wrong
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What is a conscientious objector?
a type of pacifist whose conscience tells them to object war, eg Tank man
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The Religious Society of Friends is the full name for...
... the Quakers
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The Quakers believe in the weapons of the...
spirit; love truth and peace instead of physical weapons
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How can conscientious objectors help peace during a war
by nursing, carrying stretchers or driving stretchers
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Give 3 points to show that pacifism does work
* MLK and Ghandi proved it was possible to achieve change without bloodshed
* it avoids demoralising people and making innocents suffer
* wars never settle disputes, its better to than than lose lifes
* Jesus taught that violence was wrong, so a Christian must abide by his teaching
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Give 3 points to show that pacifism doesn't work
* the time when Jesus was in the Temple shows that he wasn't a pacifist
* an evil or corrupt leader may ignore violent protest so it may be the only way
* war brings out bravery, love and willingness to cooperate with others
* the commandment "do not murder" refers to murder, not killing in a just war
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What is a weapon of mass destruction?
nuclear,chemical and biological weapons which can cause massive damage and loss of life
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Give 3 views supporting the use of WMD
* the effects of disproportionate to any possible sucess that may be achieved- doesnt follow JWT
* Pope Benedict said that in a nuclear war there are "no victor's only victims"
* Possessing WMD increases tension and creates fear (eg, USA vs N Korea)
* Many UK citizens think the money spent on the trident programme should be spent on education or the NHS
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Give 3 views that are against the use of WMD
* having them deters attacks from other countries, even when they have no intention to use it (eg, UK's trident)
* it may be necessary for defense because others have armed themselves
* the use of the atomic bomb in Japan brought a swift end to WW2
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What is a civilian casualty?
When someone who is not fighting in the war get killed or injured
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What is a refugee?
A refugee is someone forced to flee their country as they risk death and or persecution
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Give 3 reasons why the UK should recieve/accept more refugees
* it is the humane thing to do
* refugees can contribute positively to the economy of a country
* they can help the country more diverse
* everybody has the right to live in a safe place
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Give 3 reasons why the UK shouldn't recieve/accept more refugees
* there are not enough resources to support taking in large numbers of refugees
* it can increase the amount of poverty and crime
* it increases the price of housing and house density
* they may bring diseases
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What can the Pope do to try to prevent war and help the victims?
* every week he leads a prayer in the Vatican Square, bringing attention to current conflicts and prays for the victims
* in 2014 he hosted an international football match to raise funds for children in need
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What can Catholic Charities do to try to prevent war and help the victims?
* CATHOD established orphanages to help people seperated from their parents due to the civil war in Sierra Leone
* Aid to the Church in Need provided shelter, blankets, medicine and food to those effected by the civil war in Syria
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What can individiuals do to try to prevent war and help the victims?
* donate money/goods to charities which provide aid to refugees and war victims
* support through prayer and by raising awareness to other people
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The Catholic Church (Pope, charities, individuals) cannot stop wars. Give 3 ideas which support this statement
* Wars have deep political, economic, and social causes beyond religious teachings, making it hard for the Church to prevent them.
* In countries with less Church influence, preventing or mediating war is difficult.
* The Church has no direct authority to control or influence the decisions of sovereign states.
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What is terrorism?
the unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civilians, in order to achieve a political or idealogical goal
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What happened during the London Bombings in 2005?
* there were 4 suicide bombings in public transport, with over 800 casualites
* their motivation was to make Britain pull their armed forces out of Afganistan and Iraq and to stop supporting Israel
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Give a quote from the CCC about terrorism
"**Terrorism theatens, wounds and kills indiscriminately. It is gravely against justice and charity**"
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Give one instance where terrorism worked
The Jewish Maccabees resorted to terrorism against authorities who were forcing them to give up Judaism. If they had not, Judaism may not have survived
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The Church highly values martyrs Does the Catholic Church accept that suicide bombers are martyrs?
no
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Most terroists have been...
...radicalised
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Most terroists have been radicalised. What does this mean?
when someone is influenced to hold extreme views on religious or political issues. They are unwilling to see alternate views
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Why is radicalisation dangerous?
* it can lead to terrorism
* it can threaten the stability of society
* it limits their morality
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What is torture?
any act by which severe mental or physical pain and suffering is intentially inflicted on a person
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Give a quote from the CCC opposing torture
* "**Using torture is contrary tor espect for the person and for human dignity**"
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'The use of torture can never be justified' Give 3 reasons against this statement
* it violates the sancitity of life and human rights
* the person with information my not give it up, lie or may not even have it
* it reduces the respect for the person and their dignity
* it is illegal under internation law
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'The use of torture can never be justified' Give 3 reasons for this statement
* only one person may need to suffer in order to save many lifes
* punishment is aimed at acts in the past whereas torture prevents future acts
* terrorists relinquish their human rights as they break laws
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What is a holy war?
A war started due to religious beliefs
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Holy wars must be...
1. fought for a religious goal
2. approved by a religious leader
3. believed that God was on their side
4. believed that the fighters will go to heaven
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Give 3 points to show that religion does cause wars and conflicts
* leaders usually promise spiritual rewards such as the leader of the crusaders
* the Bible promotes going to war -eg, an eye for an eye
* differing beliefs/ practices and distribution of land can cause war- eg the 30 years war
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What is conflict resolution?
creating peace between two parties that have been at war or in dispute
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Give an example of an organisation/charity whose main purpose is to promote peace
Pax Christi
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Give some things that Pax Christi does
* Supports victims of war and conflict
* Push for disarmament and peace policies
