Problems caused by conflict

• Casualties

  many people die or are injured in conflicts. Some of these are soldiers, but often civilians are caught up. As well as the obvious physical injuries, many people are left with psychological and emotional damage.
• Displacement

  war can destroy homes and cities and cause people to flee from areas of conflict. This leads to the question of what should happen to refugees.
• Expense

  the cost of funding an army and modern weaponry is huge, but even more money is usually required to rebuild roads, cities, and other infrastructure destroyed by conflict. The cost of providing emergency assistance for refugees and medical provision for the wounded must also be considered.
• Hatred and resentment

  even when hostilities cease, the underlying cause of the conflict may remain unresolved. If there is still hatred and resentment between different sides of the conflict, this can lead to a build-up of tension and prevent a long lasting peace from being achieved.
• Christian responses to the problems caused by conflict

  Christians will pray for those affected by conflict and will support charities which provide practical aid. Charities like Christian Aid help refugees fleeing from war by providing food, clothing, shelter and medical care.