Peace and Conflict Q + A Sheet

Some countries go to war in order to obtain things that they do not have. What is this called?

Greed

Give 2 things that a country may want to gain from another country and go to war for?

Land; oil; gold

What scripture or teaching in the Bible is against going to war for greed?

“Thou shalt not covet.”; “For the love of money is the root of all evil”

What scripture or teaching in the Quran is against going to war for greed?

Zakat and sadaqah; “You shall not take each other’s money illicitly.”

What is the name given to the idea that countries should go to war if they are threatened or have been attacked?

Self-defence

Give an example in the Bible where someone had to fight to defend themselves or their people.

David and Goliath

Give an example in the Quran where someone had to fight to defend themselves or their people.

The Battle of Badr

What is the name given to the idea that countries go to war to get revenge for something another country has done to them?

Retaliation

Give an example of an act of retaliation in the Bible.

The Lord told Moses to “take vengeance on the Midianites for what they did to the Israelites.” (Numbers 31); the flood and Noah’s ark

What scripture in the Bible could be used to support self-defence and retaliation?

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.”

What scripture or teaching in the Bible is against the idea of self-defence and retaliation?

“Turn the other cheek”; “Put your sword away: those who live by the sword die by the sword”; “Blessed are the peacemakers.”

Complete the scripture from the Bible: “Do not repay anyone evil for evil…”

“…repay evil with good.”

Complete the quote from the Quran: “Those who have been wronged…”

“…are permitted to take up arms.”

What is a weapon of mass destruction?

Weapons that cause suffering and damage on a large scale

Why is the use of WMD banned under international law?

Because they cause collateral damage and lead to the death of innocent people

What is the name given to the act where damage and death is caused to unintended targets?

Collateral damage

What are the 3 types of WMD?

Chemical, biological and nuclear

Why do countries choose not to use nuclear weapons?

It is against international law

Give two examples of WMD being used in war.

WWI – gas; WWII – Hiroshima

Some people say that if two countries have WMD, they would not use them against each other out of fear of retaliation. What is this known as?

MAD – Mutually Assured Destruction

Some people say that nuclear weapons stop people from going to war. What is the name given to the idea that people are discouraged from doing things due to the consequences and punishment?

Deterrent

Give two reasons why Muslims and Christians would be against WMD?

Loss of innocent life (sanctity of life); causes harm to the environment (stewardship/dominion)

Name 2 different victims of war.

Soldiers; civilians; children

Name 3 ways that war can cause victims.

Loss of life; loss of home; loss of family; no food or water

Which of Jesus’ parables teach Christians to help those in need?

The Good Samaritan; The Sheep and the Goats

Provide a scripture that teaches Christians to help those in need.

“When I was hungry, you fed me…”; “Love your neighbour.”

Name 1 Christian charity that supports victims of war and explain what they do.

Caritas; Christian Aid; Salvation Army

Name 2 teachings in Islam that encourage Muslims to support those in need.

Zakat; Sadaqah; Khums

What scripture from the Quran supports the idea Muslims should help those in need?

“He who saved a life, it is as if he saved the whole of humanity”

What is Just War theory?

The idea that war can be justified for specific reasons and if carried out in a certain way

Name any 2 Just War principles.

Jus ad bellum: just cause; right intention; legitimate authority; reasonable chance of success; last resort; comparative justice. Jus in bello: proportionality; discrimination between combatants and civilians

What is a Holy War?

A war ordered by a religious authority in defence of the faith

What just cause would lead Muslims to go to war?

If their religion is under attack (lesser jihad)

Complete the quotation from the Quran: “Fight in God’s cause against those that fight you….”

“But do not overstep the mark, Allah does not love transgressors”

What word is used to describe someone who is against war and violence in all circumstances?

Pacifist

Give an example of Jesus’ teachings that may be followed by those who practise non-violence.

“Turn the other cheek.”; “Blessed are the peacemakers…”

Give two reasons why people protest.

To raise awareness; to show outrage or unhappiness; to force a change

What example from the Bible encourages Christians to protest and could be used to justify violent protest?

Jesus cleansing the Temple

Finish this quote from the Bible: “It is written that my Father’s house will be a house of prayer…”

“…but you have turned it into a den of thieves.”

What teaching means many Christians are against violent protests?

Pacifism

Give an example of a non-violent protest led by a Christian leader.

MLK’s peaceful marches

What is terrorism?

Using acts of violence in order to cause terror and achieve a political goal

Give a scripture in the Bible against terrorism.

“Blessed are the peacemakers…”; “Thou shalt not murder.”

Give a scripture from the Quran that would discourage terrorism.

“Do not take a life that God has made sacred.”

What is peace?

Harmonious existence; the opposite of war

What is the name given to the idea that people should restore relationships?

Reconciliation

What line from the Lord’s Prayer encourages forgiveness?

“Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.”

What do Muslims and Christians do to try and overcome the bad feeling left after war?

Promote forgiveness and reconciliation between groups through meeting and dialogue