Peace and Conflict

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    • What is the key concept of justice in the context of religion and conflict?
      Fairness and equality; conflict from injustice
    • How is peace defined in the context of religion?
      Living in harmony without fear or violence
    • What does forgiveness entail according to the study material?
      Showing compassion and pardoning someone's actions
    • What is reconciliation in the context of conflict?
      Making up between two groups after disagreement
    • What are some initial reasons for war?
      • Greed for land and property
      • Revolution against perceived wrongs
      • Self-defense as a morally acceptable reason
    • Who was the first to write rules regarding the "Just War" Theory?
      St Augustine
    • What is a just cause for war according to the "Just War" Theory?
      Self-defense or defending another
    • What are the criteria for a just war?
      1. Just Cause
      2. Declared by Correct Authority
      3. Right Intention
      4. Last Resort
      5. Reasonable chance of success
      6. Proportional methods of warfare
    • What is the historic definition of a holy war?
      War justified in self-defense for religious cause
    • What criteria must a religious leader fulfill for a holy war in Christianity?
      Must defend the faith and promise spiritual reward
    • What is the general stance of religions on violence and protests?
      • Promote peace and avoid violence
      • Peaceful protests express grievances
      • Non-violent protest exemplified by Dr. Martin Luther King
    • Why might some believers resort to violence despite promoting peace?
      To force change when non-violence is ignored
    • How is terrorism defined in the study material?
      Acts designed to spread fear for an aim
    • Why is terrorism condemned by major religions?
      It often results in innocent deaths
    • What are weapons of mass destruction designed to do?
      Killing and maiming large groups of people
    • What is the stance of the Roman Catholic Church on WMD?
      Against their use but accepts as deterrent
    • What do pacifists believe regarding violence?
      • All violence is morally wrong
      • Do not participate in wars
      • Focus on non-violent methods like relief work
    • How do some people view religion as a cause of conflict?
      Claim it causes wars like ISIS
    • What was the response of many Muslims after the Paris attacks in 2015?
      Used #notinmyname on social media
    • How many recorded wars are attributed to religious groups?
      123 out of 1,763 recorded wars
    • How do Judaism and Christianity respond to victims of war?
      • Help victims through organizations
      • Provide financial aid to widows and orphans
      • Offer rehabilitation for service people
    • What are some key terms related to religion, peace, and conflict?
      • Conflict
      • Peace
      • Pacifism
      • Just War
      • Terrorism
      • Holy War
      • Nuclear Weapons
      • Weapons of Mass Destruction
      • Nuclear Deterrence
      • Retaliation
      • Reconciliation
      • Peace-Making
      • Violence
      • Self Defence
      • Protest
    • What are some quick quotations related to peace in the Bible?
      • Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers..."
      • Psalm 34:14: "Seek peace and pursue it."
      • Matthew 26:52: "Put your sword away..."
      • Leviticus 19:18: "Love your fellow as yourself."
      • Isaiah 2:4: "They will beat their swords into ploughshares..."
      • Proverbs 25:21: "If your enemy is hungry..."
    • What is the theme discussed in the study material?
      Religion, Peace and Conflict
    • What are the key terms related to the theme?
      • Judaism
      • Nuclear Weapon
      • Christianity
      • Terrorism
      • Islam
      • Occupation of Lands
      • Hinduism
      • Nuclear Experiment
      • Buddhism
      • Violence
      • Secular
      • Peace Making
      • Prevention
    • Who said, “An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.”?
      Mahatma Gandhi
    • What does the Book of Mormon state about administering the word to the people?
      It is good and not evil
    • What does the proverb “Justice delayed is justice denied” imply?
      Delaying justice is equivalent to denying it
    • What are the Christian beliefs regarding peace?
      • Teachings of Jesus promote peace
      • Sermon on the Mount advocates forgiveness
      • Non-violence is emphasized
    • What historical events involved Christians participating in conflict?
      The Crusades were religious wars
    • What role do Quakers play in conflict resolution?
      They advocate for peace through nonviolence
    • How do other religions contribute to peace and conflict?
      • Islam advocates peace and justice
      • Extremist groups justify violence using beliefs
      • Some Jewish groups promote peace, others conflict
    • How do religions contribute to conflicts?
      By justifying violence through beliefs
    • How do religions contribute to peace?
      By promoting forgiveness and non-violence
    • Are religious conflicts considered inevitable?
      This is a question to consider
    • Can religion be a source of peace?
      This is a question to consider
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