peace and conflict

• What is considered acceptable in war that differs from laws against murder?

  Killing is considered acceptable in war
• What does the Christian Church teach about killing?

  The Church speaks out against killing
• How do some Christians respond to war?

  They try to prevent it from happening
• What do some Jews believe about fighting for their country?

  They may fight even if war is wrong
• What is the intention of those fighting in a war?

  • To create peace after the war
  • Peace is a feeling of happiness and wellbeing
  • It helps avoid quarrels and disputes
• What does Isaiah 2:4 predict about peace?

  God will bring peace and settle disputes
• What is the significance of the Hebrew word 'Shalom'?

  It means complete peace and wellbeing
• How do Jews view justice in society?

  They emphasize justice for the vulnerable
• What does Micah 6:8 require of people?

  To do justice and love goodness
• Why is forgiveness important in Christianity?

  It is essential for living peacefully
• What is the purpose of Yom Kippur in Judaism?

  To atone for harm and seek forgiveness
• What does reconciliation involve after conflict?

  • Rebuilding relationships
  • Requires conscious effort
  • Aims to prevent future conflict
• What did Laurent Fabius say about winning peace?

  Winning peace involves acts for democracy
• How do Quakers view conflict prevention?

  They use concepts to prevent conflict
• What is the role of the Parents Circle – Families Forum?

  To promote peace and reconciliation
• What does UK law allow regarding protests?

  Individuals can protest publicly
• What must be done before a protest march in the UK?

  Police must be informed 6 days prior
• What sparked the 2011 riots in the UK?

  The police shooting of a local man
• How did local authorities respond to the 2011 riots?

  They sought to repair community divisions
• What is the general stance of religions on violence?

  No religion promotes violence
• What was a key aspect of the Civil Rights movement?

  Peaceful protest was essential
• Who organized peaceful rallies during the Civil Rights movement?

  1. Martin Luther King Jr.
• What do some Jews believe about protesting injustice?

  It is important to bring about change
• What slogan was chanted during the pro-Israel protest in 2015?

  Yes to peace and no to terror
• What defines terrorism?

  Using terror to further a cause
• What tactics are commonly associated with terrorism?

  Suicide bombers and car bombs
• How do most Christians view terrorist acts?

  They consider them to be wrong
• What incident occurred during the Gay Pride parade in Jerusalem?

  A man stabbed six people
• How did Israeli leaders respond to the Gay Pride attack?

  They condemned the attack as a hate crime
• What is the general Jewish perspective on terrorism?

  Most Jews consider it to be wrong
• What happens when the UK is involved in war?

  Both full-time and volunteer personnel fight
• What historical events required UK citizens to fight?

  The First and Second World Wars
• What is greed often associated with in the context of war?

  Gaining land or controlling resources
• What does the Bible say about the love of money?

  It is a root of all kinds of evil
• What does the 10th commandment warn against?

  Coveting and jealousy
• What did the prophet Amos criticize?

  Cheating the poor for wealth
• What is considered morally acceptable regarding self-defense?

  Fighting to defend values and beliefs
• What was the UK’s involvement in World War II?

  To defend against Nazi invasion
• What is the Jewish perspective on self-defense since 1948?

  Israel seeks to protect its territory
• What event led to military action against Afghanistan?

  The 9/11 terrorist attacks