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Question 1

what is lesser jihad?

Answer 1

defending others

Question 2

what is greater jihad?

Answer 2

following Islam

Question 3

example’s of WMD’s

Answer 3

• bomb (nuclear)
• anthrax (biological)
• mustard gas (chemical

Question 4

what is a pacificist?

Answer 4

a person that opposes all violence
e.g. quakers, Richmond 16 conscientious objectors

Question 5

what is jsut war?

Answer 5

a det of justifiable criteria for war:
- defending less able
-self-defence
-last resort
-lesser of two evils

Question 6

What is peace?

Answer 6

The opposite of war; harmony between all in society

Question 7

A Christianity and Islamic quote for peace

Answer 7

“blessed are the peacemakers”

“say words of peace”

Question 8

Definition of justice?

Answer 8

Brining fairness back to a situation

Question 9

A Christianity and islamic quote for justice?

Answer 9

“seek justice”

“stand up frimly for justice” -surah 4

Question 10

What is forgiveness?

Answer 10

Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done

Question 11

What is reconciliation

Answer 11

Making up and rebuilding relationships between two sides after disagreement

Question 12

A Christianity and Islamic quote for forgiveness

Answer 12

“forgive not 7 but 77times” – Jesus taught this

“forgive others and god will forgive you” hadith

Question 13

A Christany and Islamic quote about reconciliation

Answer 13

“god reconciled himself to us through Christ”

“whoever makes reconciliation, his reward is from god” hadith

Question 14

Violence is always wrong

Answer 14

• Using violence harms you – Jesus taught ”all those who live by the sword die by the sword”
• Muslims “do not take life which Allah has made sacred”
• quakers “utterly deny all outwards war”

Question 15

Violence is not always wrong

Answer 15

• Violence may be justified for self-defence or to defend your religion “fight in the way of god those who fight you” surah 7
• Old testament taught ”an eye for an eye” suggesting that violence can be used for retribution or revenge. Jesus violently protested

Question 16

Christianity’s view on terrorism

Answer 16

• “do not kill” – ten commandments
• “all those who draw by the sword die by the sword”

Question 17

Islamic view on terrorism

Answer 17

• “do not take life which Allah has made scared” surah 17
• “whoever has killed a soul it is a though he has killed all mankind” surah 7

Question 18

Against holy wars

Answer 18

• Quakers are Chrisitan pacifists who “utterly deny all outward wars”.
• Jesus taught “blessed are the peacemakers

Question 19

Support for holy wars

Answer 19

• prophet Muhammed fought in holy wars. he is the “exemplary man” and a role model for Muslims
• Jesus told his followers “I have not come to bring peace but a sword”, suggesting Chrisitan must be prepared to fight in holy wars for the sake of Christianity

Question 20

Support for pacifism

Answer 20

• Quaker Christians are pacifists
• Jesus was the “prince of peace”
• Human life is sacred – avoid violence to protect it ~ sanctity of life

Question 21

opposition to pacifism

Answer 21

• Islam teaches “lesser jihad” which is defending their religion
• Islam teaches violence can be justified “fight in the way of god those who fight you… but do not transgress”

Question 22

Support for nuclear weapons

Answer 22

• St Pauls “submit to the governing authorities”. Christians should support the Uk polices of having nuclear weapons, e.g. for a deterrent
• Could be justified as self defence “fight in the way of God those who fight you”
• Old testament “an eye for an eye”, retaliation if another country sues them first

Question 23

against nuclear weapons

Answer 23

• 10 commandments says “do not kill” nuclear weapons leads to mass loss of life
• “do not transgress” nuclear weapons cause too much damage
• “god placed man in the garden to take care of it 2 these are the most dangerous weapons on earth. Thye destroy life and the environment

Question 24

What does Christian aid do?

Answer 24

Help the worlds poorest and most vulnerable
They follow the example set by Jesus. They help the victims of war to recover/rebuild their lives

Question 25

What does Islamic relief worldwide do?

Answer 25

Works to empower/support world vulnerable people. Putting Islamic views such as compassion into action. helps victims of war to recover and rebuild lives.