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Theme B: Religion peace and conflict Key Terms (12.5 (Nuclear war (War…
Theme B: Religion peace and conflict Key Terms
12.1
Violence
Using actions that can threaten or harm others
Bullying
The deliberate intimidation of a person through words or physical actions
12.2
Forgiveness
Showing grace and mercy; pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
Reconciliation
(1) Restoring the harmony after relationships have broken down
(2) Sacrament in the Catholic Church
12.3
Justice
Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law or making up for wrong committed
Righteous anger
Anger against an injustice; anger that is acceptable
12.4
Just war theory
A set of criteria that a war needs to meet before it can be justified
12.5
Nuclear war
War that makes use of nuclear weapons
Weapons of mass destruction
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and/or cause great damage
Chemical Weapons
Weapons that use chemicals to harm humans and destroy the natural environment
Biological Weapons
Weapons that use living organisms to cause disease and death
12.7
Holy War
Fighting for a religious cause or God, probably controlled by a religious leader
12.8
Pacifism
The belief of people who refuse to take part in war and any other form of violence
12.10
Terrorism
The unlawful use of violence usually against innocent civilians to achieve a political goal
12.11
Torture
Use of severe physical or psychological pain to punish someone or force them to say or do something
Radicalisation
Adopting extreme views on religious, social or political issues
Martyrdom
The suffering or death of a martyr
12.12
Peacemaking
Trying to establish peace
Conflict Resolution
Creating peace between two parties that have been at war or in a dispute with each other
Non-violent resistance
Resisting a government without using violence