peace+conflict

• What does the church teach about war?

  War is wrong
• Why are some Christians pacifists?

  They are against violence
• What is the main message of Islam?

  Peace and safety
• When can fighting be justified in Christianity and Islam?

  In self-defense or defense of faith
• What does the Qur'an say about responding to aggression?

  Reply with words of peace
• What do Christians believe about protests?

  Protests are justifiable if non-violent
• When is violence justified in Islam?

  When someone is violent towards you
• What does the Bible say about repaying evil?

  Do not repay evil for evil
• What does the Qur'an say about killing each other?

  Do not kill each other
• What do most Christians and Muslims believe about terrorism?

  Terrorism is wrong as it targets innocents
• What do the Bible and Qur'an warn against?

  Greed
• What does the Bible say about the love of money?

  It is the root of all evil
• What does the Qur'an say about arrogance and miserly people?

  God does not like them
• When is violence for self-defense justified?

  When all other solutions are exhausted
• What does the Bible say about living at peace?

  Live at peace with everyone
• What does the Qur'an say about those who have been attacked?

  They are permitted to take up arms
• What did Jesus teach about retaliation?

  Retaliation is never the answer
• What is the Christian belief about who has the right to end life?

  Only God has that right
• What does the commandment say about murder?

  You shalt not murder
• How do some view nuclear weapons?

  As a deterrent to maintain peace
• What is the Muslim duty regarding life on earth?

  To protect life on earth
• What would the use of nuclear weapons do according to Muslims?

  Destroy God's creation
• What does the Qur'an say about contributing to destruction?

  Do not contribute with your own hands
• What are the criteria for a Just War?

  • Just Cause
  • Last Resort
  • Right Intention
  • Proportionality
  • Reasonable chance of Success
• What must Muslim armies avoid during war?

  Harming innocent civilians
• How should dead bodies be treated in war according to Muslims?

  They must not be mutilated
• How should prisoners be treated in war according to Muslims?

  They must be treated in a civil manner
• What is required of soldiers in terms of mental state?

  Must be of sound mind and body
• What does the quote about the evil of war say?

  Its taste is bitter
• What are the requirements for a holy war in both religions?

  1. Authorized by a religious leader
  2. Fought to defend the faith from attack
• What does the Qur'an say about fighting in God's cause?

  Fight against those who fight you
• What do pacifists believe about war and violence?

  • Rarely justified
  • Promote peace and justice
• What does the Bible say about peacemakers?

  Blessed are the peacemakers
• What does the Qur'an say about inclining towards peace?

  You must also incline towards it
• What are the roles of the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship and Muslim Peace Fellowship?

  • Anglican Pacifist Fellowship: Overcome inequalities and injustices
  • Muslim Peace Fellowship: Work against injustice and deepen understanding
• What do Christian Aid and Muslim Aid do?

  • Christian Aid: End poverty and promote peace
  • Muslim Aid: Provide aid to victims of war and disasters