Re peace and conflict

• What does peace mean in the context of conflict?

  Absence of conflict and violence
• What organizations work to find peaceful solutions to disputes?

  United Nations (UN)
• Which religions encourage believers to work towards peace?

  Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
• What is a pacifist's belief regarding war?

  War and physical violence are wrong
• What did conscientious objectors in Britain refuse to do?

  Fight in the world wars
• What is the term for those who suffer humiliation for their beliefs?

  Prisoners of conscience
• What are the different degrees of pacifism?

  Some oppose all violence, others accept some
• What is a common source of violence?

  Crime, such as assault or murder
• What is terrorism aimed at achieving?

  Causing fear and inflicting suffering
• What was the worst terrorist attack in history?

  Attack on the World Trade Center
• What typically decides the outcome of a war?

  Governments of the involved groups or countries
• How do religious beliefs relate to the sanctity of life argument?

  Life is sacred and given by God
• What can happen during protests that may lead to violence?

  Protesters feel unheard or clash with opposition
• What are some common causes of wars?

  Religion, self-defense, tribalism, honor, greed, retaliation
• What is Just War theory?

  Conditions for a war to be necessary
• What must be a good reason for a war according to Just War theory?

  Self-defense or helping innocent people
• What does discrimination mean in the context of just war?

  Distinguishing between combatants and civilians
• What is proportionality in just war theory?

  Military advantage must outweigh civilian harm
• What is a holy war?

  A war believed to have God's support
• How have modern conflicts involved religion?

  Sunni and Shi'a Muslims on opposing sides
• What do atheists and humanists criticize about religion?

  Causing conflict and supporting war
• What is the ultimate goal for Christians according to Mary of Jesus's teachings?

  Peace for all human beings
• How is Jesus referred to in Isaiah 9:6?

  Prince of Peace
• What does Jesus command in Luke 6:27?

  Love your enemies
• What does Matthew 5:38-39 imply about violence?

  Christians shouldn't meet violence with violence
• What does Matthew 26:52 suggest about conflict?

  Those who engage in conflict will die
• What does Jesus say in the Sermon on the Mount about peacemakers?

  They are blessed
• Who was Dorothy Day?

  A Catholic activist for peace
• What did Archbishop Oscar Romero promote?

  Peace and awareness of suffering
• What is the Society of Friends known for?

  Opposition to war and violence
• What did Martin Luther King advocate for?

  Peaceful protests for civil rights
• What is the Catholic Church's stance on just war?

  It can be a grave duty for leaders
• What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church say about legitimate defense?

  It can be a grave duty for leaders
• What do most Christians think about holy wars today?

  They reject the idea of holy wars
• What does Micah 4:3 prophesy about war?

  It will be turned into ploughshares
• What is the Jewish perspective on responding to anti-Semitism?

  Non-violent protest against injustice
• What does the Jewish concept of saving life entail?

  Saving someone in danger, even if it requires killing
• What is the Jewish belief about peace?

  Peace is given by God
• What does Psalm 10:18 say about God defending the weak?

  He will defend the fatherless and oppressed
• What does Isaiah 2:4 demonstrate about war?

  War will end and not be trained for