attitudes to conflict

• what are political causes of conflict

  • lack of unity in the government • one group believes that they should hold power over another • one group want independence (nationalism)
• what are religious reasons for conflict

  -belief that one religion is correct and other is false
• what are historical reasons for conflict 


  Events in the past might not be forgotten • Conflicts caused by artificial borders created as a result of colonialism
• what are problems caused by conflict in society?

  It can lead to poor treatment, discrimination and violence, which then leads to more conflict.
• what is muslim attitudes to conflict


  if a war is just then you should fight back if attacked
• Muslim response to conflict quote

  “Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits" quran
• what are rules for just war

  Muslims should not attack first

  Muslims cannot take resources from others land

  force another country or other people to be Muslims

  change political leadership or culture of country
• what are humanist responses to conflict?

  humanists believe all humans should live in harmony

  Humanists seek to lead good lives without harming others as they believe human life is special and should be protected.
• how can situation ethics be added to conflict?

  They will look at the causes and effects of a conflict and make a decision based on what will produce the most loving outcome