RE peace and conflict ✩

• What is the Just War Theory?


  the idea that war is justifiable if it meets four certain criteria
• who believes just war theory?


  catholics
• what are the four criteria to make a war just?


  1. the aggressor must've caused lasting + grave damage

  2. it is a last resort

  3. there is a clear success plan

  4. arms to not be more evil than the aggressor
• where is just war theory found?


  cathechism
• blessed are the peacemakers' is followed by who?


  protestants
• who believes that war is dependent on the country and NOT god

  atheists
• catechism states: the strict conditions for legitimate defense by military force...


  require righteous concideration
• what are nuclear weapons of mass destruction?


  biological or chemical weapons able to cause widespread devastation or loss of life
• who said that as catholics we must be against even the possession of nuclear weapons?

  Pope Francis
• Who prefers nuclear weapons to be used as deterrence?


  Atheists
• what is nuclear deterrence?


  Using the threat of nuclear weapons to protect from an initial attack
• What does the sancity of life mean?


  all life is sacred and must be protected
• pope francis said: a world free of nuclear weapons is both ... and ...


  necessary and possible
• What is a holy war?


  A war declared in support of a religious cause
• Jesus stated: "for all who draw the sword...


  die by the sword"
• In Matthew it states: "you shall not murder and anyone who murders will be....


  subject to judgement"
• What is pacifism?


  the belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
• what does pope Francis urge us to prioritise over war?


  refugees, civilians and environmental damage
• pope Francis said: "it is an illusion...


  that war can solve problems"
• blessed are the peacemakers


  for they shall be called children of God
• what are quaker christians?


  a pacifist group who work for peace
• What is terrorism?


  the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
• pope francis teaches: dialogue between religions is vital


  to teach young people violence and hate in God's name is wrong
• what are the views on terrorism found in the catechism?


  threatens, wounds and kills which violates justice
• st peter and saint paul are regarded as saints for what action? (matyr)


  die and are persecuted for their faith
• What is forgiveness?


  decision to release resentment or vengeance toward someone who harmed you, regardless of their deserving
• christians are taught to follow the teachings of?


  forgiveness
• Matthew 7:12 states: "in everything you do..


  do to others what you would have them to do you"
• catholics believe in the sacrament of reconciliation what is it?


  confession where people go to church and ask for forgiveness (one of 7 sacraments)
• protestants disagree with what and why?


  reconciliation (confession) because they believe you can confess with God privately