Theme B: religion, peace and conflict

What is justice?

bringing about what is right and fair

What is righteous anger?

anger against injustice

What does the Catholic Church teach about justice?

it’s God’s desire that everyone should be treated fairly

What did prophet Amos teach about justice?

creating justice is more important that ensuring worship is done correctly

What is the quote from Amos 5:23-24?

“… let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.”

It teaches that justice should be common in every day life, like the water in a stream.

How did Jesus show righteous anger?

when he drove the sellers out of the temple as they had turned it into a market place in John 2:13-17

What do Christians think about righteous anger?

Many believe it is acceptable because it can be controlled and channelled into a positive action, which can improve a situation.

What are the main consequences of modern warfare?

• refugees

• civilian casualties

• environmental damage

What does the Catholic Church teach about civilian casualties?

it’s wrong for civilians (non-combatants) to be attacked or threatened so they should be protected

What does the Catechism teach about civilians?

“Non-combatants … must be respected and treated humanely” CCC 2313- that those who are not involved should be protected and respected

What does the Catholic Church believe about refugees?

Refugees should be welcomed and protected by all countries

What did Pope Francis say about the Syrian refugee crisis?

“May every parish … in Europe host a family”

everyone should take in refugees to protect them from further harm and damage and provide them with support

What do people have a responsibility to do about the environment?

to limit the damage to the environment

What does Genesis 2 instruct people to do?

be stewards of the earth

What are some contrasting views of modern warfare?

• it’s acceptable to use powerful destructive weapons to end wars quickly

• Britain hasn’t got enough resources to support refugees and asylum seekers

• refugees can contribute to the economy

What is terrorism?

the unlawful use of violence, usually against innocent civilians

What are the aims of terrorism?

• frighten people

• cause fear/ harm

• undermine governments

• force authorities to give way to certain demands

What did Paul teach about the authorities?

everyone should obey the authorities as they have been put in charge by God

What is the quote for authority?

“… whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed” Romans 13:1-2

What did Paul command about vengeance?

never to take vengeance- violence and terrorism are always wrong

What is the quote for vengeance?

“… leave room for the wrath of God” Romans 12:19

Why did the Jewish Maccabees resort to violence?

the non-Jewish power tried to force them to give up their religious practices and beliefs

Does the Bible support terrorism?

no because it goes against the state of peace that God wants for all people

What did Pope Francis say in CCC 2297?

it’s wrong to carry out acts of terrorism in the name of God

What are some examples of terrorism in Britain?

• IRA detonated bombs in Warrington (1993), London (1993), Manchester (1996), Omagh (1998)

• Islamist extremists- London (2005), Glasgow (2007), London and Manchester (2017)

What did God encourage people to do in the Old Testament?

go to war to defend themselves (“You shall destroy them!” Deuteronomy 7:2)

What does Exodus teach about retaliation?

it’s appropriate “eye for an eye” Exodus 21:23-24

What does Ecclesiastes teach about war?

it can be the best source of actions at times (“the time for hate, a time for war” Ecclesiastes 3:2-8)

What do the 10 Commandments teach about war?

“Do not kill” war involves killing so it should be avoided