Religion and War and Peace Key Terms 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesReligion and War and Peace key TermsGCSEAQA Created by: sheskely1Created on: 21-05-16 18:23 Peace An abscence of conflict, which leads to happiness and harmony. 1 of 19 Justice Bringing about what is right, fair according to the law or making up for what has been done wrong. 2 of 19 Sanctity of Life The idea that life is sacred because it is God-given. Only God has the right to take life away. 3 of 19 Pacifism The belief held by people who refuse to take part in war and any other form of violence. 4 of 19 Quakers Members of the 'Society of Friends', a Christian denomination. 5 of 19 Just War (Theory) A war that the Christian Church defines as acceptable; this must fit certain criteria.* Just war theory was a theory of Thomas Aquinas. 6 of 19 Holy War Fighting for a religious cause, or God probably controlled by a religious leader. 7 of 19 Refugees People who flee from their homes to seek safety elsewhere. 8 of 19 Red Cross A humanitarian agency, set up in 1859, that helps people suffering from war or other disasters. 9 of 19 Red Crescent Same as the Red Cross. National Red Crescent societies are foundpredominantly in Muslim countries. 10 of 19 Red Diamond Same as the Red Cross. National Red Diamond societies are found predominantly in Jewish countries. 11 of 19 United Nations An organisation set up at the end of World War II to prevent war by discussing problems between countries. 12 of 19 NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. An alliance formed to prevent war in Europe. 13 of 19 Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage. 14 of 19 Proliferation Spreading to other countries and getting more numerous. 15 of 19 Deterrent A country having nuclear weapons as defence from other attacks. 16 of 19 Nuclear Non-Proliferation The principle of getting rid of/ disarming people of nuclear weapons. 17 of 19 Biblical Non-Resistance The principle of "turn the other cheek" as preached by Jesus during the Sermon of the Mount, and recorded by Mark. 18 of 19 Colateral Damage The amount of civilians (who are not combatants) killed. 19 of 19
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