.3 Flashcards
What’s a just war
One which is fought for the right reasons and in a right way
Who developed the just war theory
Thomas Aquinas
List 4 criteria a of just war
1) no innocent civilians will be killed
2) there is chance of success
3) it is a last resort after negotiations and non violent methods have failed
4) the cause of the war is just - resisting aggression or injustice
Name the quote from Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers as they will be called their sons of god “
Name an example of a just war
Hitler’s claimed that him and the axis reason to fight was right and just
How has just war theory been manipulated
They claim that they have fought in the name of god (e.g Al Qaeda claimed to fight in the name of Allah )
What does the bible teach christians teach about war
That they should find peace and reconciliation with their enemies
Define oppression.
Bullying
List four reasons why some christians would follow just war theory
- it has been accepted by many Christian churches
- some teachings in the bible supporting jt
- in some situations war is the lesser of two evils
- St Paul told people that they had a duty to obey those in authority
List four reasons why some christians prefer pacifism
- Ten Commandments forbid killing
- Jesus stopped his own followers from using violence
- Jesus taught people should love their enemies
- nuclear weapons of mass destruction cause unimaginable suffering
List two bible teachings on attitudes to war
The bible brings peace
Jesus was ‘ the prince of peace’
List a quote with supports pacifism
For all who draw the sword will die by the sword
What is liberation theology
A Christian movement that started in the Roman Catholic Church, christians see it as an attempt to live the life Jesus lived
Give an example of liberation theology in action
Speaking out against injustice
List a denomination of Christianity that is pacifist
Quakers
What does Islam mean
Peace
What’s a jihad
A struggle
What are the two types of jihad
Lesser
Greater
What’s lesser jihad
Just war theory , a physical struggle or war
List 4 examples where violence is allowed
As a last resort
If fought for a just cause - to defend islam or injustice
The minimum amount of suffering is caused
Innocent civilians are not attacked
List three reasons why museums should fight under the rules :
The Quran teaches it is right if attacked
Muhammad fought in wars and taught that Muslims should fight in just wars
The Quran teaches that anyone killed in a just war goes straight to heaven
List 4 Muslim reasons against wars
- peace and reconciliation is at the heart if Islam and the teaching of the Quran
- modern weapons cannot be used in a way that is compatible with Muslim rules about fighting in a war
- non violence is the only way to achieve peace
- violence only leads to more violence
What do religious organisations do ? (4)
Hold peace vigils
Educate all involved
Encourage peace talks
Lobby the government for change
