Christianity and Peace (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards

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Christianity and Peace
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Jesus' title referring to peace

Prince of Peace

Christian definition of peace

Reconciliation with God through forgiveness of sins

Matthew 5:9 beatitude on peacemakers

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are children of God

Jesus' command about enemies (Matthew 5:38-45)

Love your enemies

Jesus' warning about violence (Matthew 26:52)

Those who live by the sword will die by the sword

St Augustine's Just War theory century

5th century CE

Jus ad Bellum meaning

The Right to Go to War

Jus in Bello meaning

Correct Behaviour while at War

Society of Friends (Quakers) founder and year

George Fox, 1648

Quaker view of pacifism

Active process of removing situations where violence may occur

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