The Harmony Playbook: Religions and Sport Ethics

Vocabulary flashcards covering concepts of peace, world religion values, and ethical principles in sports from Weeks 1-3 of The Harmony Playbook.

Old View of Peace

The perspective that peace is simply the absence of fighting or war.

New View of Peace

An active presence where people treat each other with love, care, and respect, solving problems calmly.

Internal Peace

Feeling calm, balanced, and at peace within oneself, linked in traditions like the Mayan tradition to holistic well-being across health, emotions, community, and the environment.

External Peace

Living in harmony with society and the environment, which includes freedom from fear, freedom from poverty, and total equality.

The SA Constitution

A foundational legal framework that actively builds external peace by legally protecting human rights, promoting fairness, and preventing conflict.

Religious Peace

Living in harmony with people of different beliefs while following the peaceful teachings of one's own religion.

Ubuntu

A central value in African Traditional Religions signifying shared humanity, unity, and living in communal harmony.

Ahimsa

The Hindu value and practice of non-violence toward all living things.

Satya

The Hindu ethical value representing truthfulness and self-control.

Eightfold Path

The practical Buddhist teaching through which individuals overcome suffering and cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and inner calm.

As-salaam alaikum

An Islamic daily greeting meaning "peace be upon you," embodying the faith's commitment to peace, fairness, and justice.

Bahá'í Faith

A religion centered on the belief that all humans are one family, actively promoting gender and racial equality, interfaith dialogue, and the rejection of prejudice.

Shalom

A traditional Jewish greeting and core value signifying peace, moral responsibility, and kindness according to the Torah.

Sport Ethics

The application of core moral values—such as fairness, respect, and responsibility—to physical activities, ensuring they are safe, inclusive, and character-building.

Fair Play

A foundational principle of true sport centered on following rules and providing every participant an equal opportunity to compete.

Integrity (Sport)

Being honest and maintaining moral uprightness even when no one is watching, such as admitting an unnoticed foul or rule violation.

Sportsmanship

Competing with honor by giving one's best effort, adhering strictly to rules, and respecting opponents, officials, and teammates to build trust and dignity.

Gamesmanship

The practice of winning at all costs by bending rules without technically breaking them, including exploiting loopholes, wasting time, or unnerving opponents.

Cheating

Outright rule-breaking in athletics, such as faking injuries, falsifying scores, or ignoring established game regulations.

Doping

The unethical practice of using illegal performance-enhancing drugs, which harms the athlete's physical body and compromises the game's integrity.

Match-Fixing

The illegal and dishonest act of deliberately altering the outcome of a sporting competition for monetary gain.

Code of Conduct

A master blueprint outlining expectations and responsibilities for players, coaches, and supporters to ensure adherence to common values of fair play and integrity.