RS- Peace and Conflict

Fighting between nations to resolve differences

An absence of conflict which leads to happiness and harmony

Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for a wrong that has been committed

Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong

When groups or individuals restore friendly relations after conflict

Jesus said " put away your sword; he who lives by the sword will die by the sword" Isaiah said "Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore"

"If someone hits you on one cheek, other then the other cheek"

"an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" The Old Testament describes religious wars fought for God.

"The servants of the Lord of Mercy are those who reply with words of peace"

Peace

"Do not take a life, which Allah has made sacred, except in the cause of justice"

"Fight in Allahs name those who fight you, but do not go beyond that"

Using actions that can threaten or harm others.

An expression of disapproval, often in a public group. By law we are allowed to protest in public to demonstrate a point of view. A protest which descends into violence is called a riot.

Unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

Muslims believe it is better to "reply with word of peace". After the 2011 riot in London, a a Muslim man who lost his son spoke out against violence and helped stop the riots.

Christians believe that you shouldn't resort to violence, with Jesus teachings "put away your sword". Martin Luther King carried out peaceful protests in the USA for civil rights, for example by marching to vote.

Greed, self-defence, retaliation

"The love of money is the root of all evil"

"If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek"

"Fight those who fight you, but do not go beyond this" "make your response proportionate"

Weapons that can kill large numbers of people

Weapons that work by a nuclear reaction that devastate huge areas and kill latprge amounts of people

Weapons that have living organisms or infective material that can lead to death or disease

"Do not murder", "put away your sword", "turn the other cheek".

A war which meets internationally accepted criteria for fairness. Follows traditional Christian rules for a war and is accepted by other religions.

1. The you must have a just cause - This May include self defence or defending someone else.

2. The war must be declared by the correct authority - usually the government.

3. The intention of the war must be to promote good or defeat evil.

4. fighting must be a last resort.

5. The methods used to fight the war must be portional. Excessive force must not be used.

6. there must be a reasonable chance of success.

1. The war must be full by just means. Innocent people and civilians must not be targeted or harmed.

2. only appropriate force must be used.

3. International agreed conventions must be obeyed. For example the Geneva convention.

The outward struggle to defend one's faith.

Fighting for a religious cause or God, probably controlled by a religious leader

In the Old Testament, wars where fought for God and during the crusade and many Christians believe God wanted them to fight to control Jerusalem, where Jesus lived and died.

The belief of people who refuse to take part in war and any other form of violence.

A person who follows pacifism.

A Christian denomination which are pacifist.

Muslim Peace Fellowship

-Families are left without parents/wage earners -Homes, hospitals and crops are destroyed -clean water supplies are destroyed, leading to disease -Government money spent on the war -people fleeing war as refugees

Christian Ais helps refugees, for example those fleeing the war in Syria, by providing shelter, food and medical supplies. They also aim to rid the world of poverty, with the slogan "we believe in life before death". They also help those who are in poverty as a result of war, for example bringing food and water for those in Yemen.

Islamic relief aims to follow the Islamic teachings on giving Zakat by helping refugees and those in poverty due to war. They provide emergency aid such as food, water and shelter. For example, in Yemen. They also give long-term support to communities. For example, by rebuilding homes in Syria.