Question 1: Causes of Conflict and Lack of Peace in Society

• Power struggles and insecurity
• Neglect of children, widows, and orphans
• Laziness and poor work ethics
• Religious and cultural differences
• Negative use of technology
• Ignorance, witchcraft, and superstition
• Increased divorce and single parenthood
• Unemployment and financial mismanagement
• Violation and misinterpretation of human rights
• Lack of mutual understanding, trust, and faithfulness in families
• Ungodliness and weak moral values
• Land conflicts and property disputes
• Poor communication and lack of transparency
• Poverty and inequality
• Leaders overstaying in power
• Class differences and social division
• Slander, selfishness, and deceitfulness
• Drunkenness and substance abuse
• Lack of love, pride, and unforgiveness
• Rigidity (unwillingness to change)
• Envy, jealousy, corruption, and greed

Question 2: Understanding Peace in Our Culture

• Living in unity and harmony
• Love and respect for one another
• Trust among community members
• Good health and well-being
• Economic stability and wealth
• Forgiveness and reconciliation
• Freedom from oppression
• Respect for others’ rights and freedom
• Living according to God’s word
• Having solutions to community problems
• Sharing resources and responsibilities
• Living in harmony with nature
• Maintaining dialogue within the community
• Being close to God and spiritually guided
• Happiness and stability in families
• Security and protection of the community

Question 3: Practices That Build Peace in the World Today

• Educating children about peace and values
• Promoting mutual respect among people
• Prayer and spiritual devotion
• Patience and tolerance
• Forgiving one another
• Encouraging hard work
• Practicing humility
• Promoting unity and togetherness
• Interreligious dialogue and cooperation
• Ensuring justice for all
• Poverty eradication programs
• Mediation and conflict resolution
• Visiting and supporting prisoners
• Sharing responsibilities in society
• Strengthening faith and moral values
• Reducing violence and harmful behavior
• Public sensitization about peace
• Reconciliation and tolerance
• Living a sacramental or morally upright life
• Electing good and responsible leaders
• Helping the needy in the community
• Promoting human dignity and rights
• Encouraging open communication and transparency

Question 4: Influence of Relationship with Christ on Peace

• Promotes love, humility, and equality
• Encourages trust and obedience to God
• Leads to forgiveness and reconciliation
• Strengthens dialogue and peaceful relationships
• Builds strong and united families
• Encourages a prayerful life
• Promotes good moral behavior
• Reduces conflicts and violence
• Encourages happiness and peaceful living
• Inspires compassion and kindness
• Promotes patience and perseverance
• Encourages openness and transparency
• Strengthens faith in daily life
• Helps eliminate domestic violence
• Promotes unity and harmony in the community