War, peace and conflict Flashcards
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What does Ahimsa mean?
Non-violence, especially to living things.
Ahimsa is a key concept in Hinduism and Buddhism.
Define conflict in the context of peace.
The absence of calm and compatibility.
Conflict can be interpersonal or intrapersonal.
Who is a pacifist?
Someone who believes that violence should be avoided and will not kill, even in self-defense.
What is one definition of peace?
The absence of conflict.
Peace can also be intrapersonal or interpersonal.
What are the four main causes of conflict?
- Religion
- Economics
- Ideology/politics
- Nationalism and Ethnicity
List some consequences of war.
- Death
- Destruction of property and infrastructure
- Spread of diseases
- Physical and mental trauma
True or False: 93% of wars have a non-religious cause.
True.
What did Richard Dawkins claim about religion?
It causes war because it spreads division and hatred.
How can truth be sought after conflict?
Through truth commissions to ascertain what happened.
What is reparation in the context of achieving peace?
Includes compensation to victims of violence.
What is the dove a symbol of?
Peace in Christianity, representing the olive branch.
What is the purpose of Coventry Cathedral?
It serves as an international center for peace and education about conflict.
What does the cross of nails symbolize?
Forgiveness and reconciliation.
Name a person known for peaceful activism.
Malala Yousafzai.
Mahatma Gandhi
Martin Luther King
What did Mahatma Gandhi advocate?
Nonviolent protests against British rule of India.
Fill in the blank: In Buddhism, the principle of _______ promotes peace.
Ahimsa.
What does Islam mean?
Peace.
What is the Just War theory in Christianity?
A framework to justify violence under certain conditions, such as just cause and last resort.
True or False: Judaism is often seen as a peaceful faith.
True.
In Hinduism, peace comes from within and is expressed as _______.
Ahimsa.
What is the role of the lesser jihad in Islam?
To protect the religion when society is attacked.
What does reconciliation mean?
To be at peace again
List some ways of achieving peace.
Prosecution
Truth seeking
Reparation
Honouring victims
Reconciliation
