war and peace quotes

Christian quote about violent protest and terrorism

“Thou shalt not kill”

Christian quote about terrorism - government

“Christians are told by St Paul to obey the orders of their government.” - Romans 13

Islamic quote about terrorism

“Do not kill each other, for God is merciful to you. If any one of you does these things, out of hostility and injustice, We shall make him suffer Fire.”

Christian quote about reasons of war - retaliation

“Do not repay evil for evil… do not take revenge.”

Christian quote about reasons for war - greed

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”

Islamic quote about reasons for war - greed

Competing for more distracts you until you go in your graves

islamic quote about reasons for war - self defence

“Those who have been attacked are permitted to take up arms because they have been wronged.”

Christian quote about reasons for war - retaliation - cheek

“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.”

Christian quote about weapons of mass destruction

“You shall not murder.”

Islamic quote about weapons of mass destruction

“Do not contribute to you destruction with your own hands, but do good, for God loves those who do good.”

Christian quote about reasons for war - retaliation FOR

“You are to take life for a life, eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth.” Exodus

Islamic quote about the nature of war

“Know that the evil of war is swift, and its taste bitter.” Hadith

Christian quote about Holy War

“Put your sword back in its place,’ Jesus said, ‘for all who draw the sword die by the sword.”

Islamic quote about Holy War

“Fight in God’s cause against those who fight you, but do not overstep the limits: God does not love those who overstep the limits.”

Christian quote about peace

“Blessed are the peacemakers”

Islamic quote about fighting

“Fighting has been ordained for you, though it is hard for you.”

Islamic quote about peace

“But if the non believers incline towards peace, you must also incline towards it, and put your trust in God.”

Islamic quote about religious responses to Victims of War

“Whoever saved a life, it would be as if they saved the life of all mankind.”

Christian quote about religious responses to victims of war

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”