Religion peace and conflict quotes
Violence and Conflict
Joel 3:9–11 – “Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare for war! Rouse the warriors! Let all the fighting men draw near and attack.”
Joshua 8:1 – “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai.”
Matthew 5:43–44 – “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Psalm 18:37–39 – “I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back till they were destroyed… You armed me with strength for battle.”
Micah 4:3 – “Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore.”
Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Peace and Peacemaking
Matthew 5:38–42 – “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also.”
Matthew 5:43–44 – “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Matthew 9:9 – “As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.”
Matthew 6:12 – “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Matthew 6:14 – “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Matthew 18:35 – “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
Psalm 11:7 – “For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.”
Amos 5:21 – “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me.”
Challenges for Religion
Exodus 20:13 – “You shall not murder.”
Psalm 139:13 – “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.”