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Themes B: Religion, Peace And Conflict Flashcards

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What is Matthew 5:24 about giving peace?

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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you”

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What is the quote in Amos about justice?

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“Let justice roll down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream”

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Where is “thou shall not murder” from ?

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The Ten Commandments

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Why do Catholics belive it is right to forgive ?

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  • God forgave us for our sins
  • God tells us to forgive 7x77 times meaning infinitely
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Why do Catholics belive it is right to forgive ?

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  • God forgave us for our sins
  • God tells us to forgive 7x77 times meaning infinitely
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What are the 6 Just War principles ?

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  1. The war must be started and controlled by a proper authority
  2. There must be a just cause
  3. The war must be for the right reason
  4. The war must be a last resort
  5. Proportionality - benefits of war must be greater than the harm caused
  6. There should be a reasonable chance of success
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What is forgiveness?

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The act of saying its okay to some who has done wrong against you

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What is reconciliation?

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Comes after forgiveness to stegnthen relation ships and to create respect for other people’s beliefs.

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Justice

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Fairness to all people

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Righteous anger

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Anger against injustice

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What is a Holy War?

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  • A war fought by a religious leader
  • War must be approved by a religious leader
  • A belief that God is on your side
  • Fought for a religious cause
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Just war

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6 principles which determine if one should go to war in not

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WMD

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Weapons of Mass Destruction

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Nuclear War

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Causes alot of damage which lasts a very long time (its just what you think it is Angelo)

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3 Bible quotes which SUPPORT war

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“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”

“The Lord is a warrior”

“Do not worry… the Lord is on your side”

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3 Bible quotes which DO NOT support war

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Love your neighbour as yourself

You shall not murder (The Ten Commandments)

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

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What are some consequences of modern warfare?

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  • Refugees
  • Trauma
  • Death
  • Environmental damage
  • Child soldiers
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Refugee

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A refugee is a person who is forced to leave their home due to them being in danger, trying to escape persecution.

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Asylum seeker

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An Asylum seeker is someone who is hoping and waiting to recieve refugee status, meaning they can stay in the country.

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Radicalisation

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Extreme views, unwilling to see or accep other alternatives, meaning this can lead to terrorism, a threat to society.

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Pacifism

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People who oppose violence and refuse to fight

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Just war theory

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A set of criteria that a war needs to meet before it can be justified.

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Terrorism

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The unlawful use of violence, usally against innocent civilians in order to achive a political goal.

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Torture

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Any act which severe pain and suffering - phycial or mental - is intentionally inflicted on a person by a public official.

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Conflict resolution
Creating peace between two parties that have been at war or dispute with each other.
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Martyrdom
The death or suffering of a martyr
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Non-violent resistance
Non-violent acts done for change.
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James 3:8-10 (meaning too) referring to using out mouths for good and bad
"We use it to praise our God and to spread curse to other people" meaning we should not use the same mouth to praise God and hate or be mean to others.
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What is the teaching where we are taught to forgive a number of times?
Forgive 70 X 7 Times
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Why should we as Catholics forgive others?
God forgave us, so we should forgive others
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When does God forgive a person?
God forgives if a person is truly sorry
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What are Protests?
Protests are things like speeches, marches, sining, dancing and taking the knee
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Why are most Christians against violent protest?
- It is illegal - Ineffective - Innocent people die or are harmed - Peaceful protests works like the MLK and taking the Knee
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What are some reasons for violent protests?
- May be necessary for a government to notice - Protests like the Suffragette movement in Britain or Mandela
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What is a quote in Isaiah about going to war?
"Nations will never again go to war"
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What is a quite about loving your enemies?
"Love your enemies and pray for those who hurt you"
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What is an example of a Holy War?
Crusades
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What are some other reasons for going to war?
1) To gain power, land, resources 2) Defend Innocent People 3) Self Defence
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What is a Catholic teaching on torture in the CCC (Catechism of The Catholic Church)?
"Torture is contrary to respect for the person and human dignity"
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What are some reasons on why torture can NEVER be justified?
- Torture is illegal and is a denial of Human Rights - Goes against (contradicts) Catholic teachings like The Sanctity of Life - Information obtained is unreliable (people may lie or won't talk)
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What are some reasons why torture can be justified?
- May save lives by preventing something worse, e.g a terrorist attack. It is the lesser of two evils - Makes people less likely to commit a crime
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How can the Catholic Church help in modern conflicts?
The Pope - Held a meeting between Israel & Palestine leaders Catholic Charities - Aid people in need of help Individuals - Donating money, Volunteer, Pray
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What does Pax Christi do?
- Gets involved in disputes early - to prevent violence - Encourages fairness & justice to all
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What does the Justice & Peace Commission do?
- Campaigns to remove nuclear weapons from the world - Campaigns to reduce the arms trade - Raises Awareness of Human Rights abuses
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What is an example of jealous thoughts leading to violence?
Cain and Abel
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What is an example of forgiveness in the Bible?
The Prodigal Son - When a Father gave a son's inheritance early the went away spent all his money and come back, but the Father did not get angry instead he forgave him and celebrated the son returning. The other son was very angry as he stayed with the Father all these years even working for him. We are taught to forgive no matter what.
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What is an example of righteous anger in the Bible?
Jesus was angry as he said "you have turned my Father's Temple into a DEN OF THIEVES" at the people selling their products in the Temple when it should be a place for PRAYER and TEACHING.
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How did Martin Luther King fight against Injustice?
He fought against it by doing speeches and boy cots.
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What did Nelson Mandela do to fight injustice?
He fought with quite violence methods to fight injustice.
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Who devised the Just War Theory?
St Thomas Aquinas
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Who was a pacifist?
Deitrich Bonhoeffer
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What is the quote about striking the cheek in Matthew?
"If someone strikes you on the right cheek turn to him and offer the other also" - Telling us to never retalliate
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What is a quote about 'your sword' in Luke?
"Put your sword away, for those he who lives by the sword shall die by the sword" - Meaning people who live by violence, shall die by violence
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What is the quote about loving your enemies in Matthew?
"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" - Teaching us to love those who hate us, but instead pray for them and treat them with kindness and respect
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What is a quote about gravely against injustice and terrorism in the CCC?
"Terrorism threatens, wounds and kills indiscriminately. It is gravely against injustice and charity" CCC 2297
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What is the quote from St Paul about equality?
"There is neither male nor female... for you are all one in Christ Jesus"
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What is the quote in the CCC referring to equal dignity in both genders and what does it mean?
"Each of the two sexes has equal dignity though in a different way" - Meaning men and women are equal but have different roles
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Where does Jealous thoughts leading to violence come from?
Cain and Abel

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