Conflict

Question 1

Quotes against conflict

Answer 1

‘Blessed are the peacemakers’
‘Those who live by the sword die by the sword’
‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you’
‘Blessed are the merciful’

Question 2

Nowadays Christians disagree on war - some believe that war is alright as long as it sticks to the rules of a _________ war. However Christians are ____________

Answer 2

Just

Pacifists

Question 3

What is war

Answer 3

Large scale violent conflict causing huge destruction

Question 4

What are the effects of war

Answer 4

Destroying people
Destroying land
Destroying morale

Question 5

Quotes for conflict

Answer 5

The Lord said to Joshua ‘Take all the soldier with you… prepare to attack the city by surprise’

Question 6

What are the causes of war

Answer 6

To protect yourself/your country
Dictator/corrupt government
To gain wealth, power or oil / greed
To resolve arguments from a previous war / revenge
To protect an ally

Question 7

How could a Christian make their point without violence

Answer 7

Protests
Marches
Boycott
Speech

Question 8

Arguments for the storage of nuclear weapons

Answer 8

Prevents other countries from attacking (keeps us safe)
Soldiers don’t have to be sacrificed
Only a very last resort (abides by just war theory)

Question 9

Arguments against the storage of nuclear weapons

Answer 9

‘Thou shall not kill’
Only God has the right to end human life (effectively playing God)
Breaks the sanctity of life
Against the just war theory by killing innocent lives
Nuclear weapon have long lasting effects
Not forgiving

Question 10

What are the 4 types of pacifists

Answer 10

Absolute pacifists
Conditional pacifists
Selective pacifists
Active pacifists

Question 11

What is the view of an absolute pacifist

Answer 11

War is never ever right - not only will they not fight - they won’t even help those who are fighting or the country they’re fighting for

Question 12

What Christian teachings are behind an absolute pacifists beliefs

Answer 12

Morality
Pacifism
Sanctity of life

Question 13

What is the view of a conditional pacifist

Answer 13

Against war in principle but accept that it is sometimes the lesser of 2 evils

Question 14

What is the view of a selective pacifist

Answer 14

Not absolutely against war as long as it’s just - they take the situation into account, find the best way to resolve it and may enter war with a fair and just matter of degree therefore they are against weapons of mass destruction

Question 15

What is the view of an active pacifist

Answer 15

Heavily involved in political activity to promote peace

Question 16

What is the definition of terrorism

Answer 16

The unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims

Question 17

What do terrorists believe

Answer 17

Terrorists believe that what they believe in is right and that everyone should agree with them and if not - should be forced to abide by their rules or be murdered. Therefore terrorists plot acts of extreme violence to scare people into getting their own ways

Question 18

What constitutes a just war

Answer 18

War must be the last resort
There must be a serious threat
There must be some chance of success
Weapons must be used proportionally
The decision to go to war must be made by a legitimate authority
The ultimate goal must be the restoration of peace

Question 19

Why do people commit crime

Answer 19

Social reasons
Addiction
Psychological problems

Question 20

What are the aims of punishment

Answer 20

To protect citizens
To act as a deterrent to others
Reforming - to prevent the criminal from committing the same crime again
Retribution - Justice for the victim