5.3 Just war and holy war

Question 1

What is just war?

Answer 1

A war that meets certain criteria that makes it justifiable.

Question 2

List the three areas that a just war covers?

Answer 2

• Jus ad bellum
  *Jus in bello
  *jus post bellum

Question 3

What are the three elements of a Holy War?

Answer 3

*The achievement of a religious goal
*Being authorised by a religious leader, such as the pope
*The promise of a spiritual reward for those that take part

Question 4

Give an example of a time in the Bible when God sent his people to war?

Answer 4

“Take the whole army… attack Ai” (Joshua 8:1)

Question 5

When was the last time that the Catholic Church called on its followers to fight in a holy war.

Answer 5

The time of the Crusades

Question 6

What does Micah 4:3 suggest about the future that God has planned?

Answer 6

“Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore”