SOWAS

• Christian Attitudes to Peace

  . "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." (Romans 12:18)

  . "Go in peace to love and serve the Lord." - end of a Eucharist service
• Jesus the Peacemaker


  . "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders." (Isaiah 9:6)

  . "He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many people." (Isaiah 2:4)

  . "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9)

  . "You have heard that it was said, "Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth." But I tell you, do not resist an evil person." (Matthew 5:38)
• Justice


  . Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!" (Amos 5:24)

  . "A just God and a saviour." (Isaiah 45:21)
• Forgiveness


  . "Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." - The Lord's Prayer

  . "Seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:22 after disciple Peter asked how many times he should forgive a person who kept sinning against him, Jesus said this)

  . "Father, forgive them." (Luke 23:34 when Jesus was dying on the cross)
• Christian Attitudes to Pacifism

  . "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9)

  . "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also" *Matthew 5:38-39)

  . "You have heard that it was said 'Love your neighbour and hate your enemy'" (Matthew 5:43-44)

  . "For all who draw the sword will die by the sword" (Matthew 26:47)
• Christian Attitudes to Holy War

  . "When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you." (Deuteronomy 20:1)

  . "In the cities of the nations the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes." (Deuteronomy 20:16)
• Christians who support 'Just Wars' may do so because:

  . "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established." (Romans 13:1) - Saint Paul said this