Religion, Peace And Conflict

Question 1

How have people attempted to gain territory or settle disputes

Answer 1

Through fighting

Question 2

Why are rules of war different

Answer 2

Murder and killing is considered to be acceptable

Question 3

Which denomination of Christians will never take part in war

Answer 3

Quakers

Question 4

What are the four key concepts about Christian beliefs towards war

Answer 4

Peace, justice, forgiveness and reconciliation

Question 5

Give two definitions of peace

Answer 5

Absence of war and a feeling of happiness, wellbeing and tranquility

Question 6

How can peace be gained

Answer 6

Though religious faith, especially prayer and meditation

Question 7

Why are many wars fought

Answer 7

To achieve justice

Question 8

What is justice often linked with

Answer 8

Equality

Question 9

Define justice

Answer 9

Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law or making up for a wrong

Question 10

Define forgiveness

Answer 10

Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong

Question 11

Why do Christians believe forgiveness is important

Answer 11

As it means you can live peacefully

Question 12

What does forgiveness not necessarily mean

Answer 12

That no action should be taken to right a wrong

Question 13

Once wrong is righted, what should follow

Answer 13

Forgiveness

Question 14

Who do Christians believe sets a good example for forgiveness

Answer 14

God, as by offering forgiveness himself to all who ask for it in faith

Question 15

Define reconciliation

Answer 15

A sacrament in the Catholic Church or when individuals and groups restore friendly relations after conflict or disagreement

Question 16

What do Christians believe reconciliation is more than

Answer 16

It is more than just apologising, it involves a conscious effort to rebuild a relationship

Question 17

What is the right to protest considered as

Answer 17

A fundamental democratic freedom

Question 18

How can the police intercept protests

Answer 18

By requesting alterations to the routes or even applying to get it banned

Question 19

Why would police request to ban a march

Answer 19

If they predict that violence will be involved

Question 20

Define a protest

Answer 20

An expression of disapproval, often in public group

Question 21

Define violence

Answer 21

Using actions that threaten or harm others

Question 22

Do any religions promote violence in their teachings

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Define terrorism

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What do terrorists associate their cause with

Answer 24

A religion

Question 25

What can also lead to countries invading others to take over control of important resources

Answer 25

Greed

Question 26

Define greed

Answer 26

A selfish desire for something

Question 27

Why is greed dangerous

Answer 27

Rich and powerful countries get richer and more powerful which potentially causes poverty in the defeated country as their main source of income is taken away

Question 28

Why is self defence believed to be morally acceptable

Answer 28

As people have a right to defend the values, beliefs and ways of life that their country lives by

Question 29

Define self defence

Answer 29

Acting to prevent harm to yourself or others

Question 30

Define retaliation

Answer 30

Deliberately harming someone as a response to them harming you

Question 31

Name an example of retaliation

Answer 31

The US government ordering military action against Afghanistan for the 9/11 attacks

Question 32

Why is retaliation not condoned in the bible

Answer 32

As Jesus said to turn the other cheek

Question 33

How is the use of nuclear weapons justified

Answer 33

As some people believe they are the only reason ww2 ended and it prevents world wars from starting due to the fear of the consequences

Question 34

Name a fundamental Christian belief about ending lives

Answer 34

That the creator god is the only person who has the authority to end a life

Question 35

Define nuclear weapons

Answer 35

Weapons that work by nuclear reactions

Question 36

Define weapons of mass destruction

Answer 36

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

Question 37

Define chemical weapons

Answer 37

Weapons that use chemicals to poison, burn or paralyse humans

Question 38

Define biological weapons

Answer 38

Weapons that have living organisms or infective material that can lead to disease or death

Question 39

Who are defined as valid targets

Answer 39

Military personnel as citizens pose no threat

Question 40

How does the quote “eye for an eye” show there is no justification for nuclear weapons

Answer 40

It would have been many eye for an eye instead

Question 41

What is the Buddhist view of these weapons

Answer 41

That if you use them it is an evil action that will follow the person into their next life and cause bad effects

Question 42

Define just war

Answer 42

A war which meets internationally accepted criteria of fairness

Question 43

Name 3 criteria for a just war

Answer 43

The intention has to be to defeat wrongdoing There has to be a chance of success It must be the last resort

Question 44

What are Christian views on a just war

Answer 44

That it is acceptable but better if there was no war at all

Question 45

Why do many people see holy war as a contradiction

Answer 45

Because they think killing large numbers of people cannot have any religious inspiration or justification

Question 46

What battle is mentioned in the bible

Answer 46

Jesus helping the Jews establish themselves in a bloody battle

Question 47

Define holy war

Answer 47

Fighting for a religious cause or god

Question 48

What should it’s purpose be

Answer 48

Defend the Christian faith from attack

Question 49

Those who take part believe what

Answer 49

They will gain spiritual rewards and if they die will go straight to heaven

Question 50

Name tensions between two denominations

Answer 50

Protestants and catholics

Question 51

Define pacifism

Answer 51

The belief of people who refuse to take part in war or any type of violence

Question 52

Are all Christians pacifists

Answer 52

No some believe it is justified under certain circumstances

Question 53

How do pacifists work

Answer 53

They promote social justice and human rights, and refuse to take part in combat roles in war. If they die being a cook, nurse, mechanic etc they die knowing they weren’t involved in killing other people

Question 54

Define peacemaker

Answer 54

A person who works to establish peace in the world

Question 55

Define peacemaking

Answer 55

The action of trying to establish peace

Question 56

How are families and friends affected in wars

Answer 56

Main wage earner gets killed, place of wage gets detritus, crops being damaged leads to starvation

Question 57

Who are the caritas

Answer 57

A catholic organisation who serve the poor and promote charity

Question 58

Name something the caritas do

Answer 58

Provide translators and legal services to those who need assistance for their future

Question 59

Who are Christian aid

Answer 59

An organisation that helps victims of war and are helping to end poverty

Question 60

Name a recent Christian aid campaign

Answer 60

Raising awareness of refugees in and from Gaza and Syria