War and peace Flashcards
(23 cards)
War
A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
peace
A state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended.
Ahimsa (Non-Violence)
Respect for all living things and avoidance of violence towards others.
Pacifism
Opposition to war or violence as a means of settling disputes.
Refugee
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Just War
A war that is deemed to be morally or theologically justifiable.
Holy War
A war declared or waged in support of a religious cause.
War Against Terrorism
Began in Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.
Jihad
A struggle or fight against the enemies of Islam; Muslim holy war.
Conflicts Between Nations
Cold War, World War II.
American Civil War
1861–1865, fought between the northern and southern United States over slavery.
Rwandan Civil War
1990–1994, between Rwandan Armed Forces and Rwandan Patriotic Front due to Hutu-Tutsi conflict.
Civil Wars and Wars of Liberation
American Civil War, Rwandan Civil War, Rwanda refugees.
Destruction
Loss of civilian and soldier lives; destruction of infrastructure and environment.
Refugees
Millions forced to flee homes (over 12 million refugees globally).
PTSD
Psychological impact of war on soldiers and civilians; post-traumatic stress disorder.
Economic Cost
War disrupts economies; loss of resources, homes, crops.
Poverty & Education
War often increases poverty and decreases access to education.
Government Change
Hinduism
Generally against war, but self-defensive war may be justified.
Christianity
Supports just and holy wars historically; Jesus taught pacifism.
Judaism
Tenakh includes examples of holy wars, but peace is ideal.
Islam
Jihad seen more as spiritual struggle; can also mean holy war.
