Religion: Peace and conflict

Stick the key word sheet into

your book

Religion: Peace and conflict

• Religion and Issues of war and peace - UN, just wars, Christian attitudes

• Religion and bullying – religious attitudes to bullying

• Conflict and reconciliation – conflict in families and religous teachings on forgiveness and reconciliation

What does this symbol represent?

The United Nations was established in 1945 to preserve world peace and remove potential

causes of conflict, encouraging economic, social, educational and cultural progress

The UN emblem shows the world held in the “olive branches of peace”.

Since 1945 there has been 61 UN field missions and 172 UN organised peace settlements.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yILTZUKref8&feature=channel

Big Picture• Lesson focuses on the United Nation and

World Peace.• Title – The United Nations and World Peace

• Reading -Knowledge of the UN• Feedback on example of UN peace work• Debate – on UN’s ability to promote peace• Demonstrate – 6 mark question

Outcomes• All will build knowledge of the United Nations• All will know one example of the UN’s work

for peace• Most will learn at least three reasons why the

UN is important for world peace• Most will actively involved in a discussion on if

the UN ability to promote peace• Few will answer a 6 mark exam style question

and gain full marks

Homework• Two tasks on the paper the must be

completed into your books

• We will be discussing Just Wars next lesson

Read through .....

• Document on the UN in Kosovo

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUXbh9KqMI4&feature=related

UN is important for World Peace....• Recommends actions to stop any threats to world peace by• Imposing sanctions on countries threatening world peace• Authorising the use of force by member states to stop an

aggressor• Sending a UN peacekeeping force to - Prevent outbreak of a conflict- Stabilise a conflict- Assist in peace settlement- Support in the creation of a stable government- BUT IS HELPFUL?- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9aXXFqWms0- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Timeline_of_UN_peacekeeping_missions

Do organisations help stop conflict and create world peace?

Now ..in your books

• ‘The United Nations is the best chance for world peace.’

• Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion. 3marks

• Give reasons why some people may disagree with you. In your answer, you should refer to at least one religion. 3 marks

Think stewardship for your religious point

Extension

• Explain how the UN is important for world peace? 8marks

Review

• Read out your answer• What mark should you receive?

AGREESends in peacekeeping forces to prevent possible conflicts and resolve conflicts that are occurringBrings countries together to remove causes of conflictStewardshipLove thy neighbour

DISAGREEDoesn't always create a peaceful outcome e.g. sanctions in Iraq and IranTreat others and want to be treated, sanctions can have an affect of normal citizensBeliefs can clash with other nation ideals