Does Religion Cause War? Flashcards
What are Holy Wars?
Holy Wars are conflicts where religion is the main reason for war, with fighters believing they are fighting for God.
Example: The Crusades aimed to reclaim the Holy Land for Christianity.
What is an example of a conflict where religion contributed but was not the main cause?
The conflict in Palestine between Israelis and Palestinians is an example where religion contributed to hostilities, but historical events were the actual cause.
Most Palestinians are Muslim, and most Israelis are Jewish.
What was the conflict during the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland about?
The ‘Troubles’ involved conflict between Catholics and Protestants, rooted in political events rather than purely religious reasons.
Catholics felt victimized by human rights abuses, while Protestants defended against the Catholic IRA.
What do most Christians believe about killing?
Most Christians argue that killing is wrong, with some advocating for Just War and others for Pacifism.
These beliefs can serve as counterarguments to Holy War or religious conflict.
