Modern Warfare (5 And 10 Markers)

Question 1

“Nuclear deterrence is the only way to stop war” do you agree or disagree.

(10)

Answer 1

Any 6 from:

Yes:

• weapons are an effective deterrent
• citizens feel safe - it is immoral to not keep them safe
• nukes haven’t been used since 1945 - deterrent works
• Nukes, in not unanimously given up, can be used to threaten nations

No:

• incredibly destructive in all ways - 220 000 killed in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
• people live in fear because of them
• very expensive - money could be used to help people
• just war theory - nukes are too strong to be used proportionately

Question 2

“All Christians should be pacifists.” do you agree? (5)

Answer 2

Any 3 from:

Yes

• Jesus was a pacifist - refused to retaliate
• “blessed are the peacemakers” - NT
• “Turn the other cheek” - NT
• MLK was a successful Christian pacifist in the 60s. It can work.

No

• OT - “Eye for an Eye”
• we may have to defend ourselves or our country - we must follow state authority
• Crusades, Holy Wars, Spanish Inquisition. All examples of Christians not acting as pacifists