War And Peace Flashcards
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What is an absolute pacifist?
Someone who believes that all violence and war is wrong, even in self defence
What is a conditional pacifist?
Someone who is against war and violence in general, but accepts that sometimes there are no better alternatives
What is a selective pacifist?
Someone who only opposes certain types of war, such as the ones containing weapons of mass destruction
Name 5 peaceful tactics used by Pacifists?
Peaceful demonstrations Strikes Road blocks Picketing Hunger strikes
Name a famous pacifist and what exactly did he stand for? What was his inspiration for using non violent tactics? Famous statement?
Gandhi, opposed British Rule in India. Inspired to use non violent tactics by the Buddhist principle of doing no harm. Said,” an eye for an eye and the world will soon all be blind”
Name 2 teachings by the Bible about Pacifism, use quotes?
War and violence is wrong. Psalm 34:14,” Strive for peace with all your heart
Violence is not the way forward. Matthew 26:55,” all who take the sword will die by the sword”
What do Quaker’s think about Pacifism?
They oppose all violence in every scenario, no matter what. They refuse to join the army, but at times of war they provide aid
What does the Methodist Church say about Pacifism?
Methodists don’t oppose all violence, but condemn unnecessary force
What does the Catholic Church think about Pacifism?
They give more practical advice on how to avoid war. For example they say that “ nuclear weapons should be banned “
What do Jews think about Pacifism?
In general Jews are strongly opposed to violence, but they have a moral obligation to save the life of a person under attack, even if it means killing the attacker.
What do Buddhists think about Pacifism?
They follow the 1st moral precept, which is to abstain from taking life
Give 3 arguments for Pacifism? 2 Arguments against?
For:
- Belief in the sanctity of life
- Religious faith
- Belief that war is wasteful
Against:
- A state has a duty to protect its citizens
- The bible allows war
What is war?
An attempt by a state to defend itself, or take something from another state by using violence
Give 2 teachings about war from the bible?
War is inevitable. Daniel 9:26,” the end will come like a flood, bringing the war and destruction which God has prepared”
God uses war as a justice system. Revelation 19:11,” it is with justice that he judges and fights his battles”
What are holy wars?
A war that is fought to achieve a religious goal
Give an example of a holy war?
The Crusades
Why do many Christians feel that holy wars aren’t ‘Just’ wars?
Many Christians believe that killing people is in no shape or form holy or justified. A just war is justified
Give 4 ‘Just ‘ causes which can justify a war?
Self defence against another state
Defend the innocent
To prevent an anticipated attack
To help a neighbour state
Give the 8 points of the Just War criteria?
War must be last resort War must be lawfully declared There must be a just cause Reasonable chance of success Good gained must be greater than evil caused Only appropriate force can be used Innocent civilians must not be killed Peace must be restored at the end of war
What does the Catholic Church think about Just Wars?
They support Just Wars, saying that,” every peaceful means of settlement,” will need to have been exhausted
Why do some Christians oppose the Just War theory?
They argue that accepting the just war theory is saying that violence is acceptable
Who created the Just Cause Criteria?
St Thomas Aquinas
What is Pacifism?
The belief that all violence and war is wrong and cannot be justified, and conflicts should be settled through peaceful means
