RS - Conflict - Peace and Just War

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What do most religions teach about peace?
That compassion, kindness and keeping or maintaining peace in society are good things.
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What are three things that Christians are taught about peace?
That retaliation when wronged is not helpful; pray for those who are against you. To follow Jesus' example and show love, compassion and kindness to others, and to be a peacemaker.
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What are three things that Muslims are taught about peace?
Islam is from a root word meaning peace, Allah commanded people to live in peace, justice and responsible brotherhood. The Qu'ran teaches seeking of reconcilliation not revenge.
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What do most religions teach about conflict and war?
Most religions teach about the wrongs of conflict and war. Some teach that it can be acceptable if it avoids greater tragedy or injustice.
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What are four things that Christians think about Conflict and War?
It is sometimes necessary (Just War), Jesus said 'those who take up the sword, die by the sword'. Quakers believe that no violence should take place, loving enemies and praying for them is a greater victory.
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What are three things that Islam teach about Conflict and War?
The greater jihad is the struggle against temptation and disobedience to Allah, but the lesser Jihad - armed conflict should only be to bring peace and freedom. Ethically right wars.
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