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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=CUXbh9K qMI4&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? AGREE Sends in peacekeeping forces to prevent possible conflicts and resolve conflicts that are occurring Brings countries together to remove causes of conflict Stewardship Love thy neighbour DISAGREE Doesn't always create a peaceful outcome e.g. sanctions in Iraq and Iran Treat others and want to be treated, sanctions can have an affect of normal citizens Beliefs can clash with other nation ideals