War

• What is one cause of war related to greed?

  To gain more land, power, resources
• How does self-defence relate to war?

  It protects against threats but can escalate
• What is a potential problem with retaliation as a cause of war?

  It can easily escalate conflicts further
• How does religion intersect with the causes of war?

  • Religion can be involved but not the cause
  • Conflicts often about power, land, culture
  • Example: Israel vs Palestine defined as Jew vs Muslim
  • Religious leaders may influence perceptions of conflict
• What were the years of World War I?

  1914-1918
• What were the years of World War II?

  1939-1945
• When did the Vietnam War occur?

  1965-1975
• What year did the Falklands War take place?

  1982
• What were the years of the First Gulf War?

  1990-1991
• When did the Afghanistan War occur?

  2001-2014
• What years did the Iraq Insurgency take place?

  2004-2015
• When did the Syrian Civil War start?

  2011
• How do religions contribute to peace efforts?

  • Many religious people are pacifists
  • They campaign against war and help victims
  • Work in conflict zones as peace-makers
  • Religious leaders often call for peace, e.g., Pope Francis