GCSE RPSE Theme D Quotes/Beliefs Flashcards:

Question 1

Christianity View On War.

Answer 1

Many Christians believe that war should be avoided if possible, and should only be undertaken if all efforts to resolve an issue by peaceful means have failed. Many Christians see war as the result of a failure to live by God’s standards. Luke 6:27-28, “But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.

Question 2

Islam View On War.

Answer 2

In Islam, If War Is Used For Self-Defense Or As Support For Another Country Unable To Defend Itself, Then War Is Allowed By Allah. If Muslims Were To Start A War For No Good Reason Then It’s Not Allowed As War Can Involve Things Like The Killing Of Innocent Civilians.

Question 3

Christianity View On Peace.

Answer 3

Christians Believe Peace Is Ideal As God And Jesus Both Desire Peace And Also Desire That Humans Should Live In Justice And Freedom. Non-Violence Is Generally Taught A Lot In Christianity As Jesus Himself Once Stated,”Blessed Are The Peacemakers”- Matthew 5:9.

Question 4

Islam View On Peace.

Answer 4

For Muslims, Peace Is the presence of justice and the creation of conditions in which humans can realize their full potentials. Human beings’ nature is inclined to peace, and the violence comes because of how we were educated, not because of our nature.

Question 5

Christianity View On Justice.

Answer 5

Christians Believe God Is The Ultimate Judge And In The Afterlife He Will Judge Everyone’s Actions. In This World However, He Has Given States The Right To Punish And Sentences Given Out By The State Are Justice Being Served Upon God’s Behalf. “Eye for eye, tooth for tooth;” - Leviticus 20:24.

Question 6

Islam View On Justice.

Answer 6

Muslims Are Taught Justice Is A Form Of Equivalence. Therefore, Men , Women,(E.t.c) Who Commit Sins/ Crimes Should Be Treated In Ways That Are True To Their Nature.

Question 7

Islam View On Forgiveness.

Answer 7

In Islam, If Someone Commits A Sin/Crime But Feels Remorse And Wants To Make Up For It They Are Forgiven. However, If Someone Commits A Sin/Crime And Shows No Guilt Or Remorse For It, Then They Should Be Punished.

Question 8

Christianity View On Forgiveness.

Answer 8

Forgiveness Is Seen As The Very Core Of Christianity And Showing Sinners Forgiveness Means Christians Themselves Will Be Forgiven For All Their Sins By God Himself. “ Father Forgive Them For They Do Not Know What They Are Doing.”- Luke 23:34- Despite The Fact That The Romans Were Going To Kill Jesus,He Told God To Forgive Them.

Question 9

Christianity View On Reconciliation.

Answer 9

In Christianity, it is associated with Jesus reconciling humanity with God through his death. Reconciliation is also linked to forgiveness, as it may be necessary to show forgiveness in order to resolve a disagreement. “Father Forgive Them For They Do Not Know What They Are Doing.”- Luke 23:34.

Question 10

Islam View On Reconciliation.

Answer 10

In Islam forgiveness and reconciliation are important after conflict, including in situations where crimes have been committed. Muslims believe that Allah is forgiving, merciful and compassionate and that they should try to be too.

Question 11

Christianity View On Protest.

Answer 11

Christians have been negative about protesting. The recommended response to injustice has been to appeal to God through prayer and leave the matter with Him. “Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest people be defeated.” - Psalms 55:22.

Question 12

Islam View On Protest.

Answer 12

In Islam, Protest Is Allowed However The Quran Has Very Clearly Layed Down The Rules Of Confrontation And One Of The Clear Rules Is Not To Transgress Limits.

Question 13

Christianity View On Violence.

Answer 13

Christianity teaches non-violence, as Jesus said “Blessed are the peacemakers” and told others to turn the other cheek in the face of violence. Christians are told to love their enemies and love each other.

Question 14

Islam View On Violence.

Answer 14

Muslims Believe On Some Occasions, Violence Is Right. This Is Because In the Quran, warlike violence is only permitted in self-defense, against the direct threat of armed attackers. Unless this is the case, killing people is murder. (In War-Like Violence).

Question 15

Christianity View On Terrorism.

Answer 15

Most Christians consider terrorist acts of violence to be wrong, especially as the victims are usually innocent people. They prefer more peaceful ways of resolving issues.
“Those Who Live By The Sword, Die By The Sword.” - Matthew 26:52.

Question 16

Buddhism View On Terrorism.

Answer 16

Buddhist teachings strongly oppose the use of violence In Terrorist Attacks, analyzing it as the product of the 3 poisons: greed (rāga), hatred (dveṣa), and delusion (moha). Buddhist Teachings Also State Meditation As The Key Method Of Escaping The 3 Poisons.

Question 17

Christianity View On Self-Defense.

Answer 17

Christians Believe Before Using Violence, They Should Try Other Peaceful, Altering Methods In Response. This Is Because In The Bible Violence Is Considered An Offence Against God And Humanity. Furthermore, In The Bible In Response To Moses Saying, “Eye For An Eye, Tooth For A Tooth) Jesus Says, “This is not enough. As my people, you must ‘not resist an evil person. ‘”

Question 18

Buddhism View On Self-Defense.

Answer 18

Buddhist ethics broadly agrees that it can be ethical to violently defend oneself or others, as long as one wants to compassionately prevent harm rather than angrily cause harm. However, the violence used must be just enough to prevent the harm from occurring.

Question 19

Christianity View On Retaliation.

Answer 19

Christians Are Taught By Jesus That When Harmed The Answer Isn’t Revenge On The People That Hurt You, The Answer Is To Love And Pray For Them. “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” - Matthew 5:44.

Question 20

Islam View On Retaliation.

Answer 20

In Islam Allah Doesn’t Forbid Retaliation As In The Quran Surah Maidah It Sates That When One Commits A Crime/Sin Should Be Given An Equally Bad Punishment. However It Also Sates That If Anyone Remits The Retaliation By The Way Of Charity, It’s An Act Of Atonement For Itself.

Question 21

Christianity View On Pacifism.

Answer 21

Christians Agree With The Idea Of Pacifism. This Is Because Pacifism Is The Belief That There Should Not Be Violence And Many Times In The Bible, Jesus Has Strongly Encouraged Christians To Just Do That And Also The Idea That Violence Used For Self-Defense Is Also Wrong.
You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. ‘ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person.

Question 22

Islam View On Pacifism.

Answer 22

In Islam, Peace And Forgiveness Between People Is Greatly Encouraged; Pacifism Derives From Human Obedience To Allah. However The Idea Of Absolute Pacifism Is Not Supported By Allah.

Question 23

Christianity View On Just War.

Answer 23

It is a war that Christians feel to be necessary or ‘just’ in the circumstances, when all other solutions have been tried and have failed. “For [the sovereign ruler] is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain.” - Romans 13:4

Question 24

Buddhism View On Just War.

Answer 24

Buddhists Believe War Is Justified If It Is Fought For A Just Cause, With A Just Intention, With A Reasonable Chance Of Success. It Must Be A Last Resort, Having Tried Other Methods Of resolving The Conflict First. - Right Intention, Right Action.

Question 25

Buddhism View On Holy War.

Answer 25

With respect to war, there is a tension in Buddhism between precept and practice. Killing is wrong, but wars are fought and justified on religious grounds.

Question 26

Christianity View On Holy War.

Answer 26

Christians Oppose Holy War As It’s Main Goal Is To Attack/Challenge Those Who Don’t Share Their Same Beliefs. This Is A Role That Christians Believe Should Only Be Given To God, (The Ultimate Judge) And A Role God Will Carry Out In The Afterlife. “Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest people be defeated.” - Psalms 55:22.

Question 27

Christianity View On Greed.

Answer 27

Christians Believe That Greed Is Wrong And Are Taught That Self-Interest Can Devolve Into The Sin Of Selfishness And Greed. “For The Love Of Money Is The Root Of All Kinds Of Evil.”

Question 28

Buddhism View On Greed.

Answer 28

Buddhism Teaches That Greed Is One Of The 3 Poisons And Often One Of The Main Causes Of Suffering. The Buddha Recommended Meditation As A Common Method Of Overcoming The 3 Poisons.

Question 29

Christian View On The Victims Of War.

Answer 29

Christians Believe Victims Of War Should Be Aided/Cared For Because God Has Taught Christians To Try And Picture Themselves In People In Need’s Boots And What They Would Want If Stuck In That Situation.
“Do for others what you want them to do for you” [Matthew 7:12].

Question 30

Islam View On The Victims Of War.

Answer 30

Muslims Are Taught By Allah, That No Matter Which Side Of The War Their In They Should Assist Victims Of War, Feed Them, Cloth Them And Not Give Them Inhumane Treatment. Those Who Treat Victims Of War Inhumanely Shall Be Punished By Allah

Question 31

Islamic View On Peacemakers.

Answer 31

Islam Highly Regards Peacemakers As By Stopping War, Conflict Many People Lives, Homes And Families Are Being Rescued However If Another Country Starts Or Instigates A War, Then Allah Has Given Instructions To Defend And Making Piece Is Not The Top Priority.

Question 32

Christian View On Peacemakers.

Answer 32

God desires peace, And He also desires that humans should live in justice and freedom. Christianity teaches non-violence, as Jesus said “Blessed are the peacemakers For They Should Be Called The Children Are God” Supporting The Fact That God And Jesus Fully Appreciate The Role Peacemakers.

Question 33

State Some Reasons Religious Believers Support The Use Of WMD’s, Nuclear Weapons, Biological Weapons, Chemical Weapons.

Answer 33

. Acts As A Deterrent.
. Warns Other Countries About The Consequences Of War.
. Allows Countries To Defend Themselves Without Having To Fight In War Killing Civilians,, Destroying Homes, Losing Tons Of Money.
. Can Be A Key Method In Ending War. (Japan Immediately Surrendered In WWII After USA Used Nuclear Weapons To Bomb Hiroshima.)

Question 34

State Some Reasons Religious Believers May Not Support The Use Of WMD’s, Nuclear Weapons, Biological Weapons, Chemical Weapons.

Answer 34

. Only God Has The Right To Take A Man’s Life.
. These Weapons Can Kill Millions Of Innocent Civilians.
. These Weapons Can Be Useful As Deterrence, However If In The Wrong Hands, (A Corrupt Government Such As Russia Or North Korea) Then There’s A Risk Of Them Being Used For No Good Reason.
. Money Spent Making/Funding These Weapons Should Be Used For More Noble, Religious Causes, (Charity.

Question 35

State Some Reasons Christians May Not Support The Use Of WMD’s, Nuclear Weapons, Biological Weapons, Chemical Weapons.

Answer 35

. Only God Has The Right To End Life.
. “You Shall Not Kill”- Exodus 20:13.
. These Weapons Can Kill Vast Numbers Of Innocent Civilians; This Can Never Be Justified.
. “Any Use Of Nuclear Weapons Would Violate The Sanctity Of Life And The Principle Of Dignity Core To Our Faith Traditions.” - Steve Hucklesby.

Question 36

State Some Reasons Buddhists May Not Support The Use Of WMD’s, Nuclear Weapons, Biological Weapons, Chemical Weapons.

Answer 36

. Goes Against The First Moral Precept. “Abstain From Taking Life.”
. Buddhists Think These Weapons Should Be Abolished Because As Long As Their Around There’s Always A Risk Of People Using Them.
. The Real Problem Is Not The Weapons But The Attitudes Of The People Using Them.
. Where There Is Hatred, It Will Seek A Means To Hurt Others.
. “For Peace, The Basic Thing To Do Is Not To Remove Nuclear Weapons, But To Remove The Fear, Anger And Suspicion In Us. - Thick Nhat Hanh.