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peace- the absence of conflict and war, which leads to happiness and harmony justice- is bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong doing forgiveness- is showing compassion and mercy and pardoning someone for a wrong doing reconciliation- restoring friendly relationships after conflict |
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Violent protest and terrorism |
Many Christians and Jews believe that protesting to achieve what is right is acceptable as long a violence is not used Most Christians and Jews believe terrorism is wrong as it angers innocent people. They prefer more peaceful way of resolving issues . |
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Reasons for war |
greed- selfish desire for something Self defence- acting to prevent harm to yourself or others Retaliation- deliberately harming someone as a response to them harming you |
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Nuclear war and weapons of mass destruction |
Nuclear weapons work by a nuclear reaction. They devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people. Biological weapons use live organisms to cause disease or death Chemical weapons use chemicals to harm humans and destroy the natural environment |
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The just war |
A just war is a war which meets internationally accepted criteria for fairness C- just CAUSE L- LAST resort I- right INTENTION P- PROPORTIONATELY S- reasonable chance of SUCCESS |
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Holy war and religion as a cause of violence |
A holy war is fighting for a religious cause or God, controlled by a religious leader. Most Christians today do not respond violently to an attack on their faith Most Jews in the Uk do not respond violently to an attack on their faith, but may protest peacefully against anti-semitism |
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Pacifisms and peacemaking |
Pacifism- the belief of people who refuse to take part in war and any other form of violence Peacemaking- is the action of trying to establish peace, and a peacemaker is someone who works to establish peace in the world or a certain part of it. |
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Religious responses to victims of war |
Victims of war include those directly involved in the fighting, their families and dependents, and refugees whose homes and societies have been destroyed. -Caritas is a catholic organisation that helps the poor and promotes justice worldwide - Magen David Adom UK is a Jewish charity based in the UK that raised nearly £7 million in 2013 |
