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Four Christian beliefs about forgiveness
Forgiveness of sins come from the death of Jesus on the cross
'love thy enemy'
Jesus forgave those who killed him - 'father forgive them'
St Paul said that we should try to live in peace with everyone
What are the religious attitudes to bullying?
It's violence with a just cause and so a sin
Humans are individuals and so all precious to God
Its our duty to protect the weaker people, its God's wish
Jesus actively supported the weak
'love thy neighbour'
Work of the UN
League of Nations set the UN up after WW1 to promote peace however it wasn't accepted and failed to work
There are now 192 members
The aim
: to gain world peace and to end all wars
At the moment there are 15 peace keeping missions happening around the world
Why may Muslims agree with a war?
The Qur'an said the Muslims should fight back if they are attacked
Muhammad* fought in wars
'anyone who dies fighting a just war will go to heaven'
Jihad is seen as the sixth pillar of Islam
What are the Islamic rules on war?
There is no pacifism
Jihad (struggle in the name of Islam) and Islam (peace)
Must follow the rules of a Just War
Qur'an says that Muslims must fight if they are attacked
Four causes of conflict in families
People breaking the rules or not meeting expectations
How the children should be brought up
Sexuality
Mixed faith marriages, e.g. festivals clashing
Four Muslim beliefs about forgiveness
Allah is merciful and so Muslims should also be forgiving
Forgiving is one of Allah's 99 names
Allah will give punishment and he is merciful
Qur'an says to forgive and that is the word of Allah
What defines a Just War?
Declared by Proper Authority
Its for a Just Cause
Its fought with the Right Intentions
Its a Last Resort
Its fought Proportionally
Winning must be Possible
Fought with a Just Method
Four reasons why some Christians will fight a Just War
It follows the rules of a Just War
St Paul said to obey the orders of the government
Jesus wasn't against armies and soldiers
God instigates wars and takes side in the Old Testament
Four reasons why some Christians are Pacifists
Church leaders said the Christians should not fight in wars
'love thy enemies'
Peace will only come if there is now war
The ten commandments
Jesus said - 'Blessed are the peacemakers'
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Religious Studies - War and Peace
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RE Edexel GCSE flashcards
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4/14/2013, 12:59:19 PM
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