Conflict

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The Causes of War

defend country

defend beliefs, religion, freedom

defend ally

remove leader (civil war)

gain more land

stop dictator

Christian Beliefs about War - christians are peacemakers. 'blessed are the peacemakers', 'do not murder', 'life is sacred'

Just War Theory

Must be last resort

must be a serious threat

chance of success

weapons must be used proportionately

decision must be made by legitimate authority

goal is to restore peace

Pacifism - unacceptable to take part in any violence - 'blessed are the peacemakers'

QUAKERS ARE PACIFISTS

Christian responses on terrorism - prevents reconciliation, aggravates problems, leads to suffering and harm. They need to address the cause of terrorism and promote respect for every human and the unity of humanity.

Christian responses to nuclear warfare and proliferation

majority of churches oppose to mass destruction of nuclear weapons.

many christians would like to see all nuclear weapons destroyed

keeping nuclear weapons as a defensive option only encourages proliferation

Causes of crime

economic - lack of resources and work opportunities

social environment - services available to help, gang culture

family - dysfunctional family, substance abuse, violence