War

Question 1

Reason for war

Answer 1

-Fear
-Fighting for justice
-Self defence
-To defend their country against attack
-To defend their religion, beliefs and way of life
-to defend an ally
-to gain land or resorses
-take back land
-stop genocide or get rid of a dictator
-nation pride
-economics or natural sores
-racial/ethnic hatred

Question 2

What three reasons for war d yo need o know

Answer 2

Greed
self defence
Retaliation

Question 3

What do Buddhists say about the thee reasons for war

Answer 3

Greed-3 poisons, karuna
Self defence- right action
Retaliation-3 poisons (anger)

Question 4

What are Christian’s views o the three reasons

Answer 4

GREED -
“The love of money is the root of all evil” (1 Tim)
Christians should use wealth responsibly - to help the poor not to get richer!
Self defence -
Christians have been persecuted; they can stand up for their beliefs Fighting to defend others, weaker or more vulnerable, shows “love for your neighbour”
Commandment - “Do not kill” (Exodus)
Relation -
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil…live at peace with everyone” (Romans)
“If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also” (Matthew)