significance of peace, justice, forgiveness and reconciliation

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  • Created by: sophie_kk
  • Created on: 11-12-19 09:20
peace
harmony between all in society + absence of violence
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significance of peace for christians
think that God will bring peace 'nation will not take up sword against nation' Isiah 2 : 4
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significance of peace for Buddhists
believe that peace come from within, and violence can be ended with a peaceful mind
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justice
bringing about what is right, bringing fairness back to a situation
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significance of justice for christians
God is the ultimate judge and will bring justice
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significance of justice for Buddhists
think that war and creating suffering doesn't create a just world
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forgiveness
letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done
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significance of forgiveness for christians
believe it is important 'forgive, and you will be forgiven' Luke 6 : 37
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significance of forgiveness for Buddhists
can be developed through meditation, and is better to develop compassion for someone than hatred
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reconciliation
making up between two groups/sides after disagreement
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significance of reconciliation for christians
(quakers) think that this should be used to prevent war + restoring friendly relations after conflict
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significance of reconciliation for Buddhists
Buddhist teachings emphasis the importance of letting go of blame and resentment, as these contribute to creating dukkha (suffering)
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think that God will bring peace 'nation will not take up sword against nation' Isiah 2 : 4

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