1.  2014 Post Trial Summary 1

2. Firstly know that you were taught TWO religions: CHRISTIANITY and ISLAM 1. The understanding of peace in TWO religious tradition 2. Principal teachings about peace in TWO religious traditions 3. How do TWO religious traditions guide individuals to achieve inner peace 4. How do TWO religious traditions guide adherents to achieve world peace? 2

3. “Peace is not something you wish for, it is something you make, something you are, something you do, and something you give away”. – Robert Fulghum To what extent does this statement reflect the distinctive response of TWO religious traditions to the issue of peace? 3

4. CHRISTIANITY 4

5.  Only write about NEW TESTAMENT. ( NO OLD TESTAMENT)  New Testament contains: - 4 gospels, letters of Paul and books of revelation.  Gospels refer to Jesus teachings/parables – what he did and said to people. o What did Jesus do? He died on the cross to save humanity Taught to turn the other cheek – seen in the story of the Centurion Taught how to be at peace in his sermons. E.g. Sermon on the Mount – beatitudes “Blessed are the peacemakers” 5

6.  Parables – Prodigal Son or Good Samaritan – Jesus told story of how to be at peace through forgiving peoples sins, being good and helping others.  The word peace is mentioned many times in the Bible.  Jesus is called ‘prince of peace’ 6

7.  Must mention what Jesus said and did – evidence of this comes from the sacred texts – give quotes!  Examples of Jesus teaching about forgiveness, love, service and justice. Jesus showed people the example.  Conflict and Just War Theory – teachings today have changed to be back to the teachings of Jesus. Jesus said to forgive other people and not fight. Just War theory – Christians don’t use that anymore. 7

8.  Jesus taught “love thy enemies and pray for those who persecute you”  Jesus taught “love thy God and thy neighbour” – God and fellowman. 8

9.  Give examples Paul: o Conversion from Saul to Paul, a missionary o He equated peace with love of God and love of fellow people o Use his letters – seen in your booklet ( from the bible) o Corinthians “ love is not boastful....love is patient, love is kind”  Prayer- Jesus teachers the Lords Prayer  Forgiveness – Jesus teaches to forgive in the Parable the prodigal son 9

10.  Write about the Gospel of John – good passage describing Jesus walking back in after he has been resurrected saying  “I leave you peace, my peace I give you” meaning it is not peace of this world, but of inner peace. Jesus was giving the disciples inner peace and spiritual peace.  Write about Sat/ Sun worship –helping the community – DON’T JUST WRITE ABOUT JESUS!! 10

11.  Three sections to world peace:  Public Statements  Organisations and Programmes  Educational Programmes and days of Commemoration 11

12. Public Statements:  Pope John XXIII’s Pacem in Terris and Mater et Magistra  World Council of Churches makes regular public statements about the need to refrain from war.  Statement from Pope John Paul II in the 1996 Day of world peace “That violence may never again, be justified by appeals to religious motives" 12

13. Organisations and programmes:  Organisations such as the Uniting Church Board of Social Responsibility and the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council and NCCA  Society of Friends( Quakers) and the Catholic Workers Movement promote active non violence to bring about justice and equity. 13

14.  The international organisation know as " Pax Christi" (peace of Christ) with its 6 principles to achieve world peace- assisted the UN Decade to overcome violence initiative in 2000 and was supported by the WCC  1. Respect life and dignity of the human without prejudice  2. Practice active non violence  3. Share resources  4. Promote responsible consumerism and ecological practices  5. Defend freedom of expression and cultural diversity  6. Create equitable communities respecting the contribution of all 14

15. Educational programmes and days of commemoration:  The Columbian Mission Institute for Justice, Ecology and Peace and the Columbian Centre for Christian-Muslim Dialogue ( and other examples of interfaith initiatives) 15

16.  Liturgical events on public days of remembrance such as Anzac Day or religious days like Palm Sunday, and the World Day of Peace each January 1st.  Ethical teachings of Christianity on value of peace such as the Beatitudes and the Golden Rule 16

17. ISLAM 17

18.  Peace for Muslims is to love Allah and submit to his will.  Islam means – submission to the will of Allah.  Sacred Texts: Qur’an and Hadith  Hadith – Muhammad constantly told people to be at peace in his sermons – such as the Last Sermon of Muhammad.  Muhammad preached about social justice and linked it to peace 18

19.  Qur’an has many names for Allah, such as ‘Allah prince of peace’  Heaven is referred to as ‘house of peace’ 19

20.  Qur’an and Hadith  Pacifism  Founder – Muhammad  Jihad/ will of Allah – strive individually for goodness.  Peace is however the fundamental aim of all Muslims.  For Muslims, true peace can only exist where there is justice.  Strongly advocates peace 20

21.  Example of Muhammad and how he lived his life,  The Qur’an and how it sets out a clear path to submit to the will of Allah – especially the 5 pillars.  5 pillars –(Shahada, Salat, Zakat, Sawm and Hajj)  State how a Muslim expresses inner peace today through the pillars. If Muslims do them they will be at peace with Allah and get to heaven. Don’t just name them, but explain how they are about peace. 21

22. Shahada: –  to bear witness. “I bear witness that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”  Allows Muslims to worship Allah freely without restrictions.  This freedom is an integral part of the quest for inner peace Salat: -  Prayer  Act as obedience to Allah and proclaim oneness of Allah.  Prayers contribute to the purity of the person giving them strength  Purity and strength provides a sense of peace and wellbeing 22

23. Zakat  Almsgiving – helping the poor  Aim of zakat is to purify and cleanse wealth and allow people to be free from greed and selfishness.  This is considered essential for Muslims quest for inner peace. Sawm  Fasting  Muslims learn self-discipline, and to overcome greed and laziness.  This is considered essential for Muslims to achieve inner peace. 23

24. Hajj  Pilgrimage  It required dedication, sacrifice and organisation.  Muslims have to put aside selfish behaviour in seeking to submit to the will of Allah.  This pilgrimage helps Muslims achieve inner peace. 24

25.  Friday mosque worship  Sabr –patience  Qudr – divine worship  Taqwa – awareness  Mention Khadijah her actions enable Muslims to achieve inner peace.  Sufism – cult of Islam where they do meditation 25

26.  Three sections to world peace:  Public Statements  Organisations and Programmes  Educational Programmes and days of Commemoration 26

27. Public Statements  The NSW Islamic Council website after 9/11 “ these killings and atrocities have absolutely no sanction in Islam”  Individual leaders such as Amah Perez has facilitated interfaith peace statements  “The murder of innocents in the name of God is a desecration of his holy name.”- statement by Muslims in Holy Land 27

28. Organisations and Programmes:  Council for American-Islamic relations – has worked to bring peace in Iraq.  The council for Muslims interfaith relations makes regular statements about building peace in conflict areas by eradicating poverty, implementing health care for woman and young children, youth leadership, peace education and social justice programs. 28

29. Educational programmes and days of commemoration:  The Jewish Arab Centre for Peace in Israel – educates 15,000 students each year  The Hope Flowers School in Palestine and the School for Peace in Israel for Jews and Muslims- an oasis of peace amidst conflict that has trained over 35,000 peace students 29