Theme D (F)

What is the definition of Reconciliation?

Restoring harmony to a broken relationship after conflict

What is a conscientious objector?

Someone who has claimed the right not to fight due to moral beliefs

What is Pacifism?

A commitment to peace and opposition to war. They believe that you can solve conflicts through peaceful protest and talking

What are the four types of Pacifists?

Absolute, Selective, Nuclear, Active

What is a Absolute pacifist?

A person who believes that always sticks to their values and believe that it is always wrong to kill

What is an selective pacifist?

Only pacifists about certain types of violence

What is a nuclear pacifist?

Belief that war involving nuclear weapons is always wrong

What kind of pacifist are most Christians?

Nuclear pacifists

What is an Active pacifist?

Someone who is actively involved in activities to promote peace e.g. purposefully being in places they are not allowed to be

What are the RCC views on pacifism?

Want peace in the world but may say war can be justified

What are the Church of England views on pacifism?

Want peace in the world but may say war can be justified

What are the Quaker’s views on pacifism?

That killing is always wrong and they always stick to these values no matter what

What are Muslim views on pacifism?

Fighting is not promoted but responding to unfairness can be acceptable

What are some of the strengths of pacifism?(include a quote)

Less pain in the world

Sanctity of life increases

Supports religious principles

“An eye for an eye and the whole world goes blind” - Gandhi

What are the three ways that conflict are caused?

Greed, Self Defense, Retaliation

Refer to a Christian teaching that can be applied to Greed being a cause of Conflict

“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil” Bible - Greed encourages sin

Refer to a Christian teaching that can be applied to Self defense being a cause of Conflict

When God helps Joshua win the battle of Jericho in the Bible to defend his land

Refer to a Christian teaching that can be applied to Retaliation being a cause of Conflict

“Turn the other cheek” Bible - Respond in different ways and don’t seek revenge

Refer to a Islamic teaching that can be applied to Greed being a cause of Conflict

"God does not like arrogant, boastful people, who are miserly and order other people to be the same, hiding the bounty God has given them." Qur'an - Being greedy is a sin

Refer to a Islamic teaching that can be applied to Self defense being a cause of Conflict

“Those who have been attacked are permitted to take up arms because they have been wronged" Qur'an

Refer to a Islamic teaching that can be applied to Retaliation being a cause of Conflict

"If you must respond to an attack, make your response proportionate" Qur’an

Who is the founder of the Quakers?

George Fox

What is the Quaker peace testimony about?

Rejecting war and violence

What is a Just war?

A war that has to have a justifiable cause and is not for personal glory.

What is a Holy War?

A war which is fought for religious reasons

What is greater Jihad?

The personal struggle

What is lesser Jihad?

A struggle to defend Islam

Bible quote for forgiveness

“Forgive 70 × 7”