peace and conflict | theme D

    Cards (62)

    • Forgiveness
      Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done, moving on
    • Jesus said "Blessed are the peacemakers"
    • The Quran says "Words of peace"
    • Isaiah 1:17 says to "seek justice"
    • The Hadith says "Whoever makes reconciliation, his reward is from God"
    • Violence means behaviour involving physical force which intends to hurt, kill or cause damage
    • Jesus: '"Those who live by the sword die by the sword"'
    • Turning the other cheek
      Even if someone uses violence against you, you should not respond with violence
    • Violence
      Should not be used, even if someone uses violence against you. Instead, you should turn the other cheek.
    • Imago Dei
      The Christian belief that every human being is made in the image of God, so their life is sacred and they should be treated with respect.
    • Islam
      A religion of peace at its core, with a commitment to peace and the oneness of humanity.
    • Jesus violently protesting
      • Overturning tables in the temple to protest commercialisation, suggesting there may be times when violence in protest is justified.
    • Violence justified for self-defense
      Based on Islamic teaching in Surah 2 to fight those who fight you, and UK law allowing self-defense.
    • Violence justified in a just war

      As a last resort, with a just cause, as taught by Muhammad.
    • Terrorism
      The use of violence and threats to intimidate and create fear in a population, for political purposes.
    • Terrorism causes fewer deaths than COVID-19, but has a greater impact through creating fear and changing people's way of life.
    • Muslim Council of Britain: 'The vast majority of Muslims condemn terrorism wholeheartedly and unequivocally.'
    • Pope Francis: 'We cannot be silent when terrorism abuses religion.'
    • Causes of war
      • Greed for resources or power
      • Self-defense
      • Retaliation
      • Fighting for natural resources
      • National pride
      • Fighting against injustice and aggression
      • Protecting people
    • 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
    • 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
    • Christians: 'Do to others what you would have them do to you'
    • The Catholic Church supports just war theory
    • Criteria for a just war (jus ad bellum)
      • Declared by legitimate authority
      • Just cause
      • Right intention
      • Last resort
      • Reasonable chance of success
    • Criteria for how a just war should be fought (jus in bello)
      • Innocent civilians must not be targeted
      • Use of force must be proportionate
    • Jihad in Islam is the idea of fighting to defend the religion
    • Quran, Surah 9 verse 5: 'Whenever you encounter the polytheists, kill them'
    • Prophet Muhammad fought in holy wars, including the Battle of Badr and the conquest of Mecca
    • In the name of religion, Surah 9 verse 5 says whenever you encounter the polytheist, kill them
    • In the earliest days of Islam, Muslims were being persecuted for their monotheism and their religion
    • Prophet Muhammad did fight in Holy Wars

      Including the Battle of Badr and the conquest of Mecca
    • In the earliest days of Islam, holy war was being fought because Islam was very radical and led to the earliest Muslims being persecuted
    • Holy War
      War that is believed to be what God wants
    • The Crusades
      • Waged by Christians in the 11th-13th centuries to supposedly free the holy places in Palestine
    • The Crusades are an example of Holy Wars that have taken place historically
    • Prophet Muhammad fought in Holy Wars in the earliest days of Islam, including the Battle of Badr and the conquest of Mecca
    • Muhammad is described by the Quran as the perfect man, and is the key role model and example for Muslims
    • Surah 2 says to fight in the way of God those who fight you
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