Religion, Peace, And Conflict

Question 1

Justice

Answer 1

Bringing about what is right and fair

Question 2

Just war theory

Answer 2

A theory to determine when it is right to go to war and how to act in war

Question 3

Last resort

Answer 3

Belief that in a Just War, all peaceful methods should have been tried

Question 4

Just cause

Answer 4

Belief that in a just war the reason for war should be fair

Question 5

Legitimate authority

Answer 5

Belief that in a just war, the goal of the war is to make peace

Question 6

Principle of discrimination

Answer 6

Belief that in a just war civilians should not be targeted

Question 7

Behaviour of troops

Answer 7

Belief that in a just war, you can control your armed forces

Question 8

Reasonable chance of success

Answer 8

Belief that in a just war, the war is winnable

Question 9

Proportionality

Answer 9

Belief that in a just war, the damage caused by going to war should not outweigh the damage caused by not going to war

Question 10

Holy War

Answer 10

A war fought by Christians to reclaim the holy land

Question 11

Pacifism

Answer 11

The belief that all war and violence is wrong

Question 12

Pacifist

Answer 12

People that have a belief in pacifism

Question 13

Conscientious objectors

Answer 13

A person, usually a pacifist, who chooses not to fight in war due to opposing violence

Question 14

Terrorism

Answer 14

The unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent people, to achieve a political goal

Question 15

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Answer 15

Weapon that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage

Question 16

Radicalisation

Answer 16

When people learn extreme views on religious, social, or political issues

Question 17

Martyrdom

Answer 17

The suffering or death of a martyr

Question 18

Martyr

Answer 18

A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs

Question 19

Torture

Answer 19

The use of severe physical or physiological pain or punishing someone or forcing them to give information

Question 20

Nuclear weapon

Answer 20

Weapons that work by creating a nuclear reaction in order to devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people

Question 21

Chemical weapon

Answer 21

Weapons that use chemicals to harm humans and destroys the natural environment

Question 22

Biological weapons

Answer 22

Weapons that use living organisms to cause disease or death

Question 23

Reconciliation

Answer 23

Restoration of harmony after relationships have broken down

Question 24

Forgiveness

Answer 24

Showing grace and mercy, forgiving someone for what they have done

Question 25

Righteous anger

Answer 25

Anger against an injustice and the motivation to put it right

Question 26

Bullying

Answer 26

Deliberate intimidation of a person through words or actions

Question 27

Peace making

Answer 27

The method of trying to establish peace

Question 28

Conflict resolution

Answer 28

Creating peace between two parties

Question 29

Non-violent resistance

Answer 29

Resisting a government by peaceful protest

Question 30

Quaker

Answer 30

A denomination of Christians who believe that violence is always wrong

Question 31

Forgiveness and reconciliation teachings

Answer 31

Jesus taught that forgiveness towards a fellow human being is essential if a person wants to be forgiven by God When Jesus was being nailed to the cross he prayed: 'Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing'

Question 32

For and against war

Answer 32

For: War can be for greater good, war can prevent things before they happen Against: Lots of innocent people will die, refugees

Question 33

Consequences of modern warfare

Answer 33

Death, injuries, environmental damage, economic collapse, homelessness, separation of families, agricultural damage, discrimination, traumatisation

Question 34

Quotes for Jesus being in favour of pacifism

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"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" "Those who live by the sword, die by the sword" "Turn the other cheek"

Question 35

Martin Luther King pacifism quotes

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"Returning violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars...Hate cannot drive out hate! Only love can do that"

Question 36

What did Martin Luther King do?

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Promoted a non-violent approach to protesting Promoted equal rights Caused black life expectancy to rise The amount of black people graduating increased Campaigned so black people can vote

Question 37

What happens if a war is declared and a pacifist is called up?

Answer 37

They become conscientious objectors as killing people is against their conscience. Many pacifists believe in "sanctity of life"

Question 38

Example of righteous anger

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Jesus showed anger when he drove the traders from the temple (John 2:13-17)

Question 39

Reasons for pacifism

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Pacifists believe war and violence are inhumane and unjust Money spent on wars could feed the poor Jesus always said war and violence is wrong "You shall not murder"

Question 40

Reasons against pacifism

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Some christians will fight if cause is just "An eye for an eye" Christians may promote peace by fighting eg. Overthrowing a dictator Realism argues that a war that serves the national interest is morally acceptable