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Theme B (Justice (violent protest: ineffective and damaging way to create…
Theme B
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Justice
God's desire that everyone is treated fairly, as everyone is precious
'Mighty King, lover of justice' Psalms
righteous anger: acceptable because it can be controlled and improve a situation and effectively used to create justice
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The Just War Theory
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6 conditions: reasonable chance of winning, declared by legitimate authority, only proportional force should be used, innocent civilians should not be attacked, must be a just cause, the last resort
Nuclear war and WMD
The Catholic Church opposes: effects are completely indiscriminate, disproportionate to any possible success which is small, possession increased tension and fear, the cost is too high
'no victors, only victims' Pope Benedict XVI
- deterrent for aggressive attacks from other countries, many call for nuclear disarmament
Modern Warfare
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Refugees: should be welcomed and protected by all countries, take in a refugee family or donate to a refugee family
Environmental damage: stewards of the earth so we have a responsibility to care for the environment (God's creation)
- more powerful and destructive weapons means war ends more quickly, the greater good?
Holy War
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'eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth': could mean its acceptable to return violence for violence or that the problem is between the individuals
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The Catholic Church
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Pope Francis: 2014 he organised a meeting between the Presidents of Israel and Palestine, organised a football match in Rome's Olympic stadium
CAFOD (Sierra Leone, set up orphanges and rehabilitation programmes), ATTCIN (provided help to those affected by the war in Syria),Caritas (provided help to those in Niger)
Other
Terrorism: Christian and Muslim leaders have strongly condemned the attacks eg. IRA and Islamic extremists
Torture: inhumane, barbaric, denied the victim of their human dignity
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Radicalisation: may result from people feeling isolated and rejected from society can lead to terrorism
Martyrdom: does not include suicide bombers, only people persecuted for their faith
Peacemaking
Pax Christi: works in over 50 countries, resolve disputes fairly and without violence
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