Attitudes to Issues Surrounding Conflict Flashcards
1
Q
Why are Jews against violence? (3)
A
Using violence without a just cause is sinful.
Being violent is mistreating God’s creation since humans were created by God in his image.
Scriptures encourage peace rather than violence.
2
Q
SOWAA against violence?
A
‘defend the fatherless’
3
Q
How do Jews overcome terrorists?
A
Terrorist attacks have been condemned by the rabbis in Israel.
4
Q
Non religious views towards issues surrounding conflict? (3)
A
Humanists believe it is wrong for civilians to be directly targeted due to political reasons.
Terrorising a population is wrong.
Some atheists justify terrorism.
