Religion, Peace and Justice Key Words

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  • Created on: 12-05-13 21:25
What is Just war?
A war fought according to particular conditions for a just cause.
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What is pacifism?
The belief that all war is wrong regardless of the purpose or eventual outcome.
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What is capital punishment?
Putting someone to death as a punishment for his or her crime.
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What is social injustice?
When some people in society are discriminated against and have fewer rights or benefits than others.
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What is discrimination?
Unfair treatment of one person or group because of a certain characteristic, e.g. race, nationality, religion, etc.
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What is prejudice?
A preconceived idea or feeling one person has about another person or group of people based on their skin colour, race, religion, gender, etc. without knowing them.
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What is forgiveness?
The act of pardoning or forgiving someone for something they have done wrong.
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What is repentance?
To regret having done the wrong thing and want to make up for it or not do it again.
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What is justice?
The maintenance or administration of what is just or fair by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims.
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