AY Honors/Peace Maker/Requirements

Peace Maker

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Requirements

1. Define conflict and discuss the difference between good and bad conflict.

2. Identify the 4 causes of conflict as described in the Bible. Read the following passages for assistance:

a. Acts 15:1-20

b. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

c. Genesis 13:1-12

d. James 4:1-3

3. Identify each segment of the slippery slope of addressing conflict, and discuss examples of each type from the Bible and your own experiences.

a. ESCAPE

i. Deny

ii. Blame Game

iii. Run Away

b. ATTACK

i. Put Downs

ii. Gossip

iii. Fight

c. WORK-IT-OUT/CONCILIATION

i. Overlook

ii. Talk-It-Out

iii. Get Help

4. Reverse role-play a conflict from your own life and identify where you are on the “slippery slope” and what possible conciliation options you might try.