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Peace

"He [God] will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many people. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore." (Isaiah 2:4)

Justice

"If there is a serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth…" (Exodus 21:23-24)

Forgiveness

"Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32)

Reconciliation

"Leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." (Matthew 5:24)

Violence and Violent Protest

"Many do not know that we are here in this world to live in harmony. Those who know this do not fight against each other." (Dhammapada 3 and 6)

Terrorism

"Do not kill each other, for God is merciful to you. If any of you does these things, out of hostility and injustice, We shall make him suffer Fire." (Qur'an 4:29-30)

Greed

"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (1 Timothy 6:10)

Retaliation

"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 5:39)

Pacifism

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

Victims of War

"Whoever saved a life, it would be as if they saved the life of all mankind." (Qur'an 5:32)

Weapons of Mass Destruction

"By far the greatest single threat facing humans is the threat of nuclear destruction." (Dalai Lama - Leader of Buddhism)

Jihad

"Let those of you who are willing to trade the life of this world for the life to come, fight in God's way. To anyone who fights in God's way, whether killed or victorious, We shall give a great reward." (Qur'an 4:74)