peace and conflict

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    • Peace
      The opposite of war, harmony between all in society
    • Justice
      Bringing fairness back to a situation
    • Forgiveness
      Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done, moving on
    • Reconciliation
      Making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups or sides after disagreement
    • Jesus said "Blessed are the peacemakers"
    • The Quran says "Words of peace"
    • Isaiah 1:17 says to "seek justice"
    • The Hadith says "Forgive others and God will forgive you"
    • The Hadith says "Whoever makes reconciliation, his reward is from God"
    • Jesus said "Those who live by the sword die by the sword"
    • Jesus said "Turn the other cheek"
    • Martin Luther King Jr. said "We must use the weapon of love"
    • Violence
      Harms you, causes more violence
    • Violence involves physical force intending to hurt, kill or cause damage</b>
    • Contrasting beliefs about violence

      • Violence is always wrong
      • Violence can sometimes be justified
    • Those who think violence is always wrong believe it harms you and that you should use non-violent methods instead
    • Those who think violence can sometimes be justified believe there may be circumstances where it is right or reasonable
    • Violence
      Should not be used, even if someone uses violence against you. Instead, you should turn the other cheek.
    • Weapon of love

      The only weapon that should be used, not weapons that cause harm.
    • Imago Dei

      The belief that every human being is made in the image of God, so their life is sacred and they should be treated with respect, not violence.
    • Islam
      A religion of peace at its core, with a commitment to peace and the oneness of humanity.
    • Everyone is created from a single soul
      Because all people are lovingly created by God, violence should never be used against another human being.
    • Jesus violently protesting

      • Overturned tables of money changers in the temple, suggesting there may be circumstances where violence in protest is justified.
    • Violence justified for self-defense

      Quran teaches to fight those who fight you, and UK law allows self-defense.
    • Violence justified in just war
      As a last resort, with a just cause, or to defend oneself or one's religion.
    • Eye for an eye
      Old Testament teaching that may justify using violence for retribution or revenge.
    • Terrorism
      The use of violence and threats to intimidate and create fear in a population, for political purposes.
    • Scriptural quotes condemning terrorism
      • Do not kill (Ten Commandments)
      • All humans made in image of God (Genesis 1)
      • Live at peace with everyone (St Paul)
      • Do not kill yourself or others (Quran 4:29)
      • Do not take life God made sacred (Quran 17:33)
      • Killing one person is like killing all of humanity (Quran 5:32)
      • Islam is peace, not violence (Muhammad Ali)
    • Terrorism is not as big a problem as COVID-19 in terms of deaths, but it is about creating fear and changing way of life.
    • Muslim Council of Britain: 'Vast majority of Muslims condemn terrorism wholeheartedly and unequivocally.'
    • Pope Francis: 'Cannot be silent when terrorism abuses religion.'
    • Catechism of the Catholic Church: 'Terrorism threatens, wounds and kills indiscriminately, which is gravely against justice and charity.'
    • War
      Armed conflict between two or more sides.
    • Causes of war

      • Greed for resources or power
      • Self-defense
      • Retaliation
      • Fighting for natural resources
      • National pride
      • Fighting against injustice and aggression
      • Protecting people
    • Some causes of war may be justifiable, depending on just war theory.
    • Victims of war
      Those who are harmed during a war, e.g. killed, injured, or left homeless
    • Causes of war

      • Greed for resources or power
      • Self-defense
      • Retaliation
      • Fighting for natural resources
      • National pride
      • Fighting against injustice and aggression
      • Protecting people
    • Some causes of war could be justifiable, others less so
    • Consequences of war

      • Death
      • Homelessness
      • Poverty
      • Malnutrition
      • Illiteracy
      • Economic ruin
      • Psychological trauma
      • Poor healthcare
      • Political instability
      • Orphans
    • How religious individuals and groups help victims of war
      • Donating to charities
      • Volunteering to deliver aid or provide emergency support
      • Raising awareness to get more help
      • Taking in refugees
      • Donating clothes or other items
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