religion peace and conflict

Question 1

Where did violence come from

Answer 1

When Cain murdered Aebl, Cain’s own sinful heart and God condemns it and punishes him

Question 2

What is the 6th commandment

Answer 2

You shall not murder

Question 3

In what circumstances do Christians believe in fighting a war

Answer 3

If it’s the only way to establish a peaceful resolution

Question 4

What are the causes of terrorism?

Answer 4

• Some terrorist fight for independence or international recognition
• When religious freedoms are violated some choose to use violence to address the issue

Question 5

What do terrorists involved, feel and believe in their actions

Answer 5

• Their actions have the potential to force change

- Their use of terror is an appropriate response to the given situation or opposition

Question 6

What are the different christian beliefs towards terrorism

Answer 6

• Catholic church accepts that sometimes a just war is an appropriate response to terrorism
• Church of England accepts the use of lethal force as a last resort in dealing with terrorists

Question 7

What’s the relationship between Christians and politics

Answer 7

• It’s wrong to get involved with politics, God is sovereign and can be trusted.
• they stay informed about government decisions and peak up if there’s any form of injustice

Question 8

What’s just war definition

Answer 8

A war which meets certain criteria which makes it justifiable

Question 9

What’s holy war definition

Answer 9

A war that’s believed to be fought on behalf of God and with his support

Question 10

What are the 5 reasons to go to war (just)

Answer 10

• The war must be started by the government
• Reasons must be good (protect people)
• Everything must be done to make sure evil doesn’t result from the war
• The war must be last resort
• Use only necessary force to win

Question 11

What are the 3 holy war elements

Answer 11

• The achievement of a religious goal
• being authorised by a religious leader (pope)
• the promise of a spiritual reward for those who take part

Question 12

What is pacifism

Answer 12

The belief that there should be no sue of military force whatsoever

Question 13

What are christian values upon peace

Answer 13

That salvation can restore peace between God and humans

Question 14

What are the christian attitudes towards warfare

Answer 14

Is to safeguard human life as far as possible along with some other human rights, not allowing torture

Question 15

What are the christian thoughts on unmanned drones

Answer 15

They think it’ll reduce the awareness of the human cost of war, and one side won’t worry about their deaths whereas the other side has a far greater death toll

Question 16

Examples of forgiveness in Christianity

Answer 16

Jesus repeatedly taught us to first deal with the wrongdoings in their own lives before pointing out the wrong in others

Question 17

Reconciliation in Christianity between God and human

Answer 17

It equips people to deal with others more compassionately and with an attitude of reconciliation rather than condemnation

Question 18

What is social justice

Answer 18

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges within society

Question 19

What is liberation theology

Answer 19

Christian idea that God has the power to change situations in the world that are unjust

Question 20

What are christian responses towards social injustice

Answer 20

They believe they have a responsibility to stand up for the weak or oppressed and are against any social injustice.