Christianity peace and conflict quotes

Greed

‘For the love of money is a root to all kinds of evil’ Bible

Retaliation

‘Do not repay evil for evil … if it is possible… live at peace with everyone.’ Bible

Self defence

‘Defend the weak and the fartherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.’ Bible

War, violence, WMD, terrorism

‘Do not kill’ Bible

‘Thou shall not kill’ 10 commandments

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

Forgiveness

‘Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us’ Jesus

‘Forgive them father, they do not know what they do.’ Jesus

Holy war

‘The Lord will fight for you; you have only to be still.’ Bible

Pacifism, peace, peacemaking

‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.’ Bible