Religious Education, Peace and Conflict

Aggression: Attacking without being provoked

Exploitation: Taking advantage of a weaker group

Conflict Resolution: Bringing a fight or struggle to peaceful conclusion

Reconciliation: Bringing together people who were opposed to each other

The United Nations: An international body set up to promote world peace and co-operation 

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Weapons which can destroy large areas and numbers of people

World Peace: The ending of war throughout the whole world which is the basic aim of the UN 

Forgiveness: Stopping blaming someone and or pardoning them for they have done wrong

Just War: A war that is fought for the right reasons and in the right way

Pacifism: The belief that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means

Bullying: Intimidating or frightening people weaker than yourself

Respect: Treating a person or their feelings with consideration