religion, peace and conflict

• What does forgiveness mean?

  Pardoning someone for wrongdoing
• What is peace-making?

  Working toward bringing about an end to war and a state of peace
• What does greed refer to in the context of war?

  Going to war to gain land or natural resources such as oil
• What is a protest?

  A public expression of disapproval, often in a large group; can be peaceful or violent
• What is a holy war?

  A war that is fought for religious reasons
• What does crucifixion symbolize in Christianity?

  A Christian demonstration who worship in peace and will break bread peacefully
• What is Just War Theory?

  A Christian theory that asks whether a war is morally justified to a religious leader
• What does reconciliation mean?

  Restoring friendly relationships after a war
• What are nuclear weapons?

  Bringing about nuclear reaction to cause massive damage
• What does retaliation mean?

  Responding to harming someone by harming them
• What is terrorism?

  Using violence in order to further a political cause or belief
• What does faction refer to in this context?

  A belief that all forms of violence are wrong, commonly held by Quakers
• What is self-defence?

  Protecting yourself or others from harm
• What does peace mean?

  A state of happiness and harmony, in absence of war
• What are the key ideas related to protests and terrorism?

  • The right to gather and protest is a fundamental democratic freedom.
  • Examples of terrorism include suicide bombing, mass shootings, or using vehicles to injure pedestrians.
• What does UK law allow regarding protests?

  UK law allows the right to gather and protest
• What is an example of a religious conflict mentioned in the study material?

  The conflict in Northern Ireland between Protestants and Catholics
• What historical event is cited as an example of a religious war fought by Christians?

  The Crusades fought from the 11th to 14th Century
• What was the duration of the civil war fought by Christians mentioned in the study material?

  1968-1998
• What is Just War Theory?

  A Christian moral theory for determining if a war meets criteria for fairness
• What is the first condition of Just War Theory?

  Just Cause - fought in self-defense or to protect others
• What does Just Intention refer to in Just War Theory?

  Fought to promote good and defeat wrongdoing
• What does the Last Resort condition imply in Just War Theory?

  Only going to war if all other methods have been tried first
• What does the Proportional condition in Just War Theory state?

  Excessive force should not be used and innocent civilians must not be killed
• What is Pacifism?

  The idea that all forms of violence are wrong
• Who are some examples of pacifists mentioned in the study material?

  Quakers
• What is a conscientious objector?

  Someone who doesn't go to war for moral reasons
• How do Christians respond to war according to the study material?

  By showing mercy and providing assistance to victims
• What types of victims do Christians provide assistance to?

  Victims in their own country or refugees
• What teaching of Jesus do Christians try to follow regarding peace?

  "Blessed are the peacemakers"
• How is "love your neighbor" demonstrated in the context of war?

  By providing assistance to victims of war
• What are the conditions that must be met for a war to be considered just according to Just War Theory?

  • Just Cause
  • Just Intention
  • Last Resort
  • Proportional
• What was the role of the Pope during the Crusades?

  The Pope backed the Crusades fought by Christians
• How did the civil war from 1968-1998 affect Christian communities?

  It led to divisions and conflicts among Christians
• What does agape mean in the context of Christian responses to war?

  Agape refers to unconditional love and compassion