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Peace- Christianity
- Retaliation when wronged is not helpful; pray for those who are against you.
- Follow Jesus' example and show love, compassion and kindness to others.
- Jesus called people peacemakers.
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Peace- Islam
- Islam is from a root word meaning peace; submission to Allah is how to achieve it.
- Allah commanded people to live in peace, justice and responsible brotherhood.
- The Qur'an teaches seeking of reconciliation, not revenge.
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Corrymeela
- Christian organisation.
- Northern Ireland, UK.
- Helping Protestants and Roman Catholics to talk and work together.
- Standing against prejudice and learning to forgive and share faith.
- Childrens programmes in separeted neighbourhoods.
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Azmin Khamisa
- Islamic organisation.
- USA in colleges, schools and youth centres.
- Helping young people to consider the impact of violence and the gun culture, and the power of forgiveness.
- Commitment to the teachings of the importance of forgiveness.
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Conflict and War- Christianity
- It is sometimes necessary to go to war- known as a 'just war'.
- Jesus said, "those who take up the sword, die by the sword".
- Some Christians would say Jesus' teaching and example require not taking up any kind of violent conflict. Quakers ( society of Friends) in particular share this view.
- Loving enemies and praying for them is a greater victory.
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Conflict and War- Islam
- The greater jihad is the struggle against temptation and disobedience to Allah.
- The lesser jihad - armed conflict - should only be to bring peace and freedom.
- There are guidelines for such 'ethically right' wars.
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Non-violent protest- Christianity
- Denominations favour non-violence; jesus taught and showed it.
- St paul said that Christians should obey governing authorities.
- Non-violence is humane and creative.
- Christians are expected to stand up for injustice.
- Examples from the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Non-violent protest- Islam
- It is the command of Allah to live in peace, justice and brotherhood.
- Reconciliation and forgiveness are taught in the Qur'an.
- Sometimes it may be necessary to use force and fighting when striving for justice.
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Forgiveness and reconciliation-Christianity
- The teaching of Jesus, for example Beatitudes (' Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them') and his words from the cross (' father forgive them; they do not know what they are doing').
- The actions of Jesus, for example Zacchaeus - visited by jesus despite his cheating and selfishness, and given a new sense of life and purpose.
- Examples of Christians forgiving- Martin Luther King Jr.
- The lords prayer ('forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us').
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Forgiveness and reconciliation-Islam
- The example of Prophet Muhammad (as in the case of the old woman who became sick and he helped, even though she had brushed dirty regularly in his direction).
- Rules of war (that is, minimum force, disciplined manner, avoid injury to civilians, without anger, treat prisoners humanely).
- Teachings from the Qur'an- those who forgive others will be rewarded by Allah.
- The belief that Allah will forgive someone who is truely penitent.
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Nature and purpose of suffering- Christianity
- Suffering has entered the world as a result of; 1) free will being given to humanity. 2) the 'original' choice to be selfish or do wrong. 3) human nature not being perfect.
- Suffering also results from; 1) 'moral' evil: where people choose to do wrong. 2) 'natural' evil: natural events that lead to suffering. 3) a finite world: where there are limits.
- Suffering can; 1) lead to good things. 2) help develop a person's character. 3) Lead to inner strength and ability to overcome suffering and succeed. 4) Be a way of participating in the saving work of Jesus.
- Those suffering should be helped and supported; this is in keeping with the Gospel tradition.
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Nature and purpose of suffering- Islam
- Suffering: 1) is part of Allah's great plan. 2) is a kind of test, proving someones faith. 3) can lead to good, as when people resist temptation.
- Supporting those suffering and in need is one of the five pillars of faith, and is an important demonstration of the conception of 'ummah'- community
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