Religious Studies GCSE
Peace
What Peace means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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An absence of conflict and a state of harmony, justice, and wellbeing, and a divine attribute and ultimate goal for humanity.
Something that cannot last without justice, since without it any resulting peace is merely a temporary pause in violence.
A positive state of harmony and flourishing, not merely the absence of war, that relies on justice being achieved.
Topics that use Peace
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
- Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Justice
- Non-violence
- Peace and reconciliation
- Reconciliation
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Catholic tradition and teaching
- Christianity in Britain
- Communication with God
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