AY Honors/Peace Maker/Answer Key
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.
See this link for a complete explanation of the slippery slope. Here are some Bible examples and common personal examples:
A. ESCAPE
Deny
Personal Example: alcoholic who says "I don't have a drinking problem" Bible Example:
Blame Game
Personal Example: Bible Example: Template:Bible link:Genesis 3:11-13 When confronted with sin Adam said "You gave this woman to me. She gave me fruit from the tree. So I ate it." Not to be outdone, Eve said "The snake tricked me. So I ate the fruit."
Run Away
Personal Example: Parent can't deal with pressures of life so they just leave their family. Bible Example: Genesis 3:9-10 The Lord said "Where are you?" The man answered: "I heard you walking in the garden. I was afraid because I was naked. So I hid." Bible Example: Genesis 27-28 Jacob, on the advice of his mother, fled his home because he feared his brother.
B. ATTACK
Put Downs
Gossip
Fight
C. WORK-IT-OUT/CONCILIATION
Overlook
Talk-It-Out
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.
References
The Young Peacemaker by "Peacemaker Ministries"
