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  • Peace
    A state characterized by happiness, harmony, and the absence of war, violence, or conflict
  • Organization working towards peaceful solutions to conflict
    • The United Nations
  • Reasons for lack of peace in the world
    • Acts of crime leading to violence
    • Wars between countries
    • Terrorist activities
  • Pacifists
    Individuals who oppose war, violence, and conflict under any circumstances
  • Pacifist
    • Gandhi believed in ahimsa (non-violence) in his approach to protest
  • Pacifists and peacemakers advocate for non-violent resistance against oppression and injustice because they believe it's crucial to create a just and equal world where conflict is unnecessary
  • Christianity and Islam encourage believers to seek peaceful solutions to problems
  • Justice
    Restoring fairness to a situation and ensuring people receive what they deserve
  • Injustice
    Fairness is lacking, and individuals are denied what they rightfully deserve
  • Examples of injustice
    • Violation of human rights
  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    A document drafted by the United Nations in 1948, outlining basic rights every human should have, regardless of race, gender, or social class
  • Rights outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
    • Right to life, liberty, security of person, freedom from torture, and freedom of thought, conscience, and religion
  • Christian churches universally support the UN Declaration of Human Rights and advocate for the elimination of injustice worldwide
  • Role of religion regarding justice and injustice
    Religion aims to bring justice to the world and combat injustice wherever it's found
  • Many religious people feel obligated to fight against wars because they often perceive wars as involving the abuse of justice and feel duty-bound to oppose them
  • Justice is vital in religion because all individuals are considered equal in the eyes of God
  • Many religious individuals believe they must act directly or indirectly to create peace in the world
  • Christians advocate fighting against injustice and restoring peace because they follow the example of Jesus and guidance from the Bible
  • The Bible expresses a vision of a peaceful future, with nations avoiding conflict
  • Teachings of Jesus regarding peace and conflict resolution
    • Love enemies
    • Turn the other cheek
    • Blessed peacemakers
  • Christians believe God will ultimately judge nations and settle disputes
  • Some Christians believe violence is justified to stand up for injustices, following certain rules outlined in the Bible
  • Forgiveness
    When a person stops feeling hurt by something that has happened to them
  • Many people believe forgiveness and reconciliation are important for criminals because it allows them to be reconciled with the community and reduces the likelihood of re-offending
  • Some societies assist ex-offenders in reintegrating into society by offering programs providing jobs and qualifications
  • Restorative justice
    Helps criminals and victims understand each other and aids in the reconciliation process
  • Finding peace through forgiveness and reconciliation is important for Christians as it aligns with their values and teachings
  • Most religious individuals also believe in justice and punishment for crimes despite advocating forgiveness
  • Reconciliation
    The act of bringing together people who were previously in conflict to make peace
  • Contexts where reconciliation can occur
    • Personal conflicts between friends, family members, or associates
    • Between countries after war or the threat of conflict
  • Reconciliation is sometimes facilitated by an intermediary who mediates conflicting parties and helps achieve a peaceful outcome
  • Sacrament of reconciliation (Roman Catholic)

    Involves individuals asking God for forgiveness through confession
  • Christians and Muslims believe that God is forgiving and merciful
  • Christians and Muslims believe they should forgive others since God is merciful to them, leading to peace and conflict avoidance
  • Christianity is based upon the foundational concepts of forgiveness, reconciliation, and agape love
  • Christians believe forgiveness and love have the power to lead to reconciliation and the resolution of conflicts
  • Teachings from the Bible guiding Christians on forgiveness and reconciliation
    • Jesus's sacrifice on the cross brought about forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Example of forgiveness in the Bible
    • When Peter asked if he should forgive his brother up to seven times, Jesus instructed him to forgive seventy times seven times (Matthew 18:22)
  • Jesus teaches that if you forgive others, your heavenly Father will forgive you, but if you don't forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses (Matthew 6:14–15)
  • The Lord's Prayer includes a line where Christians ask for forgiveness and commit to forgiving others