10N3 Revision list religion, peace, conflict assessment 2

Question 1

3 examples of such wars

Answer 1

Crusades
Trouble in Northern Ireland?
Current unrest in the Middle East

Question 2

Reconciliation-what does it mean?

Answer 2

To forgive each other. E.G. the lost son from the bible/Anthony Walkers mum forgave.

Question 3

Old testament-three teachings/quotes about war

Answer 3

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”-to get revenge
“The Lord is a warrior”-this suggests that God is powerful and king of the universe.
“You shall not murder”-this suggests not to kill anyone.

Question 4

Nuclear weapons – 2 points of view with reason (examples) for each

Answer 4

Against:
The catholic church say that nuclear weapons is always wrong as it kills lots of innocent people and it goes against the sanctity of life.”There can be no such thing asa just war in the nuclear age” by Pope John 23rd

For:
Nuclear weapons are necessary for defence meaning that some countries are armed with it
Needed to act as a deterrent (as a threat to a different country) so they can be safe

Question 5

Torture – Two Christian beliefs with reasons, examples and reference to Bible/Church teaching

Answer 5

Two christian beliefs:
illegal in Britain and under international law, even during war
It goes against the Jesus’ teaching
“Love your neighbour as yourself”
“God created each person in his own image” so we must treat each other with respect

Question 6

Terrorism – Views for and against (examples, people etc)

Answer 6

Views against:
The catholic church opposes the use of terror in any situation because it goes against spreading Gods peace to his people
St Paul says never to take vengeance

For:
In the olden days, Jews became violent against people trying to force them to give up their religion. If they had not fought, Judaism may not have survived.