Theme D- Religion, peace and conflict Flashcards
(19 cards)
Define forgiveness
Pardoning someone for wrongdoing
Define Greed (in terms of war)
Going to ware to gain land or natural resources such as oil
What is a holy war
A war that is fought for religious reasons, usually backed by a religious teacher
What is a just war
A Christian theory that asks whether a war has been fought justly
Define Justice
Bringing about what is right and fair , according to the law or gods will
What is a nuclear weapon
A weapon that uses nuclear reactions to cause massive damage
What is pacifism
A belief that all forms of violence are wrong , commonly held by quakers
What is peace
A state of happiness and harmony , an absence of war
What is peace making
Working towards bringing about an end to war and a state of peace
Define protest
A public expression of disapproval, often in a big group , can be peaceful or violent
What is a Quaker
A Christian denomination who worship in silence and are well known pacifists
Define reconciliation
Restoring friendly relationships after a war or conflict
Define retaliation
Deliberately harming someone as a response to them harming you
Define self defence
Protecting yourself or others from harm
Define terrorism
Using violence in order to further a political or religious message
What is a WMD
Weapons of mass destruction: chemical , nuclear or biological weapons
What are the main four factors that make a war ‘just’
-just cause
-just intention
-last resort
-proportional
Give two bible quotes that support pacifism
‘Blessed are the peacemakers’
‘Love your neighbour’
Give one bible quote that supports retaliation
‘An eye for an eye’
