christianity

• What does justice mean in this context?

  Fairness; making right an unjust situation
• Why is justice considered a big deal in religion?

  Religion aims to bring justice and fight injustice
• How do many religious people feel about fighting against injustice?

  They feel duty bound to fight against it
• What do Christians believe about justice when a crime is committed?

  Justice must be fair
• What are the key teachings of Christianity on forgiveness?

  • Jesus died for forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Forgive 7x7 times as taught by Jesus
  • God will not forgive those who do not forgive
  • The Lord's Prayer emphasizes forgiveness
  • Commitment to forgiveness in conflicts
• What does Christianity teach about the power of forgiveness and love?

  It can lead to reconciliation and end conflict
• What does the Old Testament say about war?

  God encouraged war for self-defense
• What incident shows that sometimes violence is needed according to Jesus?

  Jesus overturned a table at the Temple
• What did Jesus teach about love and peace?

  He emphasized love (agape) and peace
• What is one of the Ten Commandments related to war?

  Do not kill
• What does Exodus 21:23-24 state about retaliation?

  Life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth
• What does Ecclesiastes 3:2-8 say about war?

  There is a time for war and peace
• What are the reasons for war according to the study material?

  • Land ownership disputes
  • Desire for power and control
  • Greed for resources like gold and oil
  • Religious motivations for conversion
  • Civil wars for control within a country
• Why is greed not supported as a reason for war?

  It stems from selfishness, not approved by religions
• What is the problem with retaliation in war?

  It often escalates situations into war
• What do religions prefer over retaliation?

  Peaceful negotiation and discussions
• What is the general Christian view towards war?

  Peace is preferred, but war can be accepted
• Who were the earliest Christians in terms of their stance on war?

  They were pacifists
• What did St. Augustine contribute to the concept of war?

  He wrote rules for Just War Theory
• What are the key principles of the Just War Theory?

  • Must be started by a ruling authority
  • Must promote good over evil
  • Must aim for peace as the goal
  • Must be the last resort
  • Must have a reasonable chance of winning
  • Must avoid civilian deaths
• What is required for a war to be considered just?

  It must have a just cause and authority
• Why must a war be the final resort according to Just War Theory?

  All other methods must have been tried
• What does it mean for a war to have a reasonable chance of winning?

  Lives should not be risked without success
• What does Just War Theory say about civilian deaths?

  Efforts must be made to avoid civilian deaths