Christian Attitudes To War Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Crusades?
A
Expeditions fought from 11th to 13th century. When Christians gathered together to fight to regain Jerusalem and Holy Land
2
Q
What have Christian teachings been used for?
A
To support both war and the ‘Just War’ Theory
3
Q
What is Holy War and Argument for?
A
That physical violence is sometimes necessary in order to defend a religion
4
Q
Bible story that is an example of war/battle
A
Joshua in the Battle of Jericho
5
Q
What Holy war involved Christians?
A
The Crusades
6
Q
What are Pacifists?
A
People who do not believe in Violence
7
Q
What Denomination are strongly pacifist?
A
Quakers
