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Why do people go to war

Religion, economic gain

Consequences of going to war

Death, destruction, Social disruption, economic loss

What is peace

An absence of conflict, a state of tranquility

Symbols of peace

Dove, CND

Christian teachings on peace and conflict

Love, forgiveness and reconciliation. However if necessary a Just war can take place - this is when a war is fought under religious beliefs as a last resort. The war must be guaranteed to be won by the Christian side to limit deaths, and only the minimum of force should be used.

Islamic teachings on peace and conflict

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion. Conflict is permissible only in self-defense or to restore peace.

Buddhism teachings on peace and conflict

Buddhism teaches non-violence, compassion, and peace, never going to war

Sikhism beliefs on peace and conflict

Sikhism promotes peace and harmony, advocating for justice and protection of the oppressed while supporting self-defense when necessary.

Hinduism beliefs on peace and conflict

Hinduism emphasizes ahimsa (non-violence) and promotes peace through understanding and compassion, endorsing conflict only in the defense of dharma.

How to get peace after conflict?

Mediation, negotiation,and reconciliation

The Coventry cathedral is a religious institution which advocates for peace, give a way in how they do this.

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Coventry Cathedral, a symbol of peace and reconciliation, regularly commemorates Hiroshima Day with paper crane origami. This practice is linked to the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl from Hiroshima who folded cranes while battling leukemia, believing they could bring a wish for recovery.

Beliefs on the soul (2)

Immortality, reincarnation

Different positions on human nature and identity (3)

include dualism, materialism, and existentialism. Dualism is the belief that the mind and body are distinct and separate entities. materialism is the belief that only physical matter exists, and that consciousness arises from physical processes. Existentialism posits that existence precedes essence, emphasizing individual freedom and choice.

Different worldview responses on what happens to a person when they die

These responses include beliefs in an afterlife, reincarnation, or complete stop of existence

Funeral practices in islam

The body is washed three times to purify it, and the body is buried as soon as possible after death. The body is wrapped in a white cloth and communal prayer is recited

Buddhism funeral practices

Cremation, but burial in some instances. Mourners wear white, monks often lead the service, an altar is set up, open casket.

Christian funeral practices

Burial, hymns and bible readings, sermon.

Sikhism funeral practices

cremation, followed by a ceremony at the Gurdwara, where hymns and readings from the Guru Granth Sahib are recited. Ashes are scattered, no monuments.

Hinduism funeral practices

Cremation, scattering ashes in ganga, wear white, body is cleansed.

Why people believe in life after death

Various cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs propose that consciousness continues after physical death, influenced by teachings, personal experiences, and a desire for meaning.

Why people don’t believe in life after death

Many people argue that there is no empirical evidence to support the existence of an afterlife. Skepticism is often rooted in scientific reasoning, philosophical beliefs, or a lack of religious faith.

How is Buddha remembered

Wesak, pilgrimage, statues

Four noble truths

Dukkha, cause of suffering, cease of suffering , path of end of suffering

Buddhas life story

Born as a prince, his dad wanted him to be a king, he was predicted to be either a ruler or an enlightened man by monks. He was raised in the palace, married and even had a son, but one day he ventured outside and witnessed old age, sickness, and death, shocked by seeing suffering for the first time, he decided to find a way to overcome suffering. He practiced meditation for a long time, and became enlightened and attaining nirvana