Peace and conflict (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Holy war definition
Holy war definition
When believers think God supports their cause & wants them to fight
Christian Crusades timeframe
Christian Crusades timeframe
11th to 13th centuries
Jesus' title suggesting peace over war
Jesus' title suggesting peace over war
Prince of Peace
Catechism teaching on war (CCC 2308)
Catechism teaching on war (CCC 2308)
All citizens & govts obliged to work for avoidance of war
Why human life extremely valuable (Genesis 1:27)
Why human life extremely valuable (Genesis 1:27)
Created by God in his own image
Catholic principle making them cautious about war
Catholic principle making them cautious about war
Sanctity of life
3 conditions for Catholic defensive action (CCC 2309)
3 conditions for Catholic defensive action (CCC 2309)
Danger continues; no intl authority to resolve; all peaceful solutions exhausted
John 15:13 - what shows greater love
John 15:13 - what shows greater love
Laying down one's life for friends
Matthew 26:52 - fate of those who draw the sword
Matthew 26:52 - fate of those who draw the sword
Die by sword; violence leads to more violence
Matthew 5:44 teaching on enemies
Matthew 5:44 teaching on enemies
Love enemies & pray for those who persecute you
Matthew 5:9 - who are blessed as children of God
Matthew 5:9 - who are blessed as children of God
Peacemakers
How Matthew 10:34-35 'sword' is interpreted
How Matthew 10:34-35 'sword' is interpreted
Metaphorically; spiritual conflict not physical warfare
Quakers' position on violence
Quakers' position on violence
Completely pacifist - violence never justified