Theme D Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is peace?
The absence of war and complete harmony
What is justice?
Fairness
What is forgiveness?
Not holding grudges
What is reconciliation?
After forgiveness restoring harmony
What is terrorism?
Threat of violence to create fear for an end goal
What is terrorism considered?
Illegal
What are the targets of terrorism?
Civilians creating maximum fear
What is violence?
Behaviour involving physical force intended to harm
Why is violence sometimes seen as necessary?
Could be utilised to bring about a necessary outcome
What is protest?
Statement or action expressing disapproval
In Christianity which prophets protested?
Amos against corruption, injustice and exploitation in Israel
Example of protest In Islam?
Prophet muhammad protested against the mistreatment of the ooor in Meccan society
Christin example of violent protest?
Jesus overturned tables in the temple
Example of violent protest in Islam?
Battles of Badr, Uhus, battle of the trench standing up against oppression, injustice and persecution
Give an example of terrorism?
7/7 London bombings
- 4 suicide bombers attacked the London transport system killing 52 people and injuring over 700
Reasons for terrorism?
Social/ political injustice
Against poverty
Assert their religious beliefs
What are the just war theories?
- just cause - justified reason to go to war
-must be declared by direct authority
-intention has to be to defeat wrongdoing
-fighting must be a last resort - there must be a reasonable chance of success
-proportional to achieve success
Reasons for war?
Greed, self Defense, retaliation, diplomacy
What is diplomacy?
Trying to solve the issue
What is just war?
War necessary to prevent a greater evil
What does just war theory give a criteria for?
Christina’s to determine when it’s okay to go to war and how it’s fought
What did saint Thomas aquinas recognise?
Killing was wrong and it seemed that sometimes it was the only way to fix the problem
What is just war theory?
When war can be acceptable if it can be justified
