Peace and Conflict

• why do people go to war?

  • self defense
  • competition over land
  • to gain a sense of patriotism
• quote for retaliation?

  'but I tell you, do not resist an evil person' - Matthew 5:39
• what are weapons of mass destruction?

  Chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons that will harm many people.
• how do Christians respond to nuclear weapons?

  any force is a form of discrimination.
• what is the purpose of weapons of mass destruction?

  • countries use them to support and supply their war efforts, specifically its population, industry, and natural resources.
• what is the just war theory ?

  it deals with the justification of how and why wars are fought.
• a quote for war?

  'anyone who murders will be subject to judgement' - Matthew 5:21
• what is meant by pacifism?

  choosing peace over violence.
• an example of a peacemaker?

  • Ghandi - he served as a lawyer, politician, and activist in the struggle for social justice and for India's independence from British rule.
• what is a violent protest?

  using physical force during a protest.
• what do Christians believe about violent protest?

  Christianity teaches non-violence e.g. love thy neighbour as we love thyself.