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Conscientious objector

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Someone who refuses to serve in the armed forces for ethical reasons

2
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Violence

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The intentional use of force or power against oneself, another person, or a group

3
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Terrorism

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The unlawful use of violence, including against innocent civilians, to achieve a political or religious goal

4
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Weapons of

mass destruction

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Biological, chemical and nuclear weapons that can cause widespread damage and kill thousands of people

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Mediator

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Person or group who tries to help those in conflict reach an agreement

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Stewardship

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Looking after something so it can be passed on to the next generation

7
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Disarmament

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Reducing, withdrawing, or abolishing weapons

8
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Holy war

A

War to spread a religious belief or to defend that belief

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Just war theory

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A set of conditions that need to be met in order for a war to be justified

10
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Passive resistance

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Non-violent opposition to something; this may involve going against certain laws

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Aggressor

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Person, group or country that is the first to attack

12
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Terrorist

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Person who uses unlawful violence or threats to harm or injure people

13
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Apartheid

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System in South Africa, which legally segregated and discriminated against people according to their race

14
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Justice

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Doing what is right a fair (mostly based on the law)

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Peacemaker

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Someone who works for peace and an end to conflict

16
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situation ethics

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Ethical decisions are made according to the specific context of the decision (most loving thing to do)

17
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Pacifist

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Someone who believes that war and violence are never justified

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Looting

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Stealing goods from shops and houses, usually during a war or riot

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Conflict

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A serious disagreement

20
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Atrocity

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Extremely cruel or barbaric attack, usually involving violence

21
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Pacifism

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The belief that war can never be justified and that conflicts should be settled peacefully

22
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forgiveness

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Pardoning a person for a wrong committed against you, in a Christian context, forgiveness does not always come about because the person deserves to be forgiven but out of love, mercy and grace.