Peace and conflict

Question 1

Lesser jihad definition

Answer 1

The outward struggle to defend one’s faith, family and country from threat.

Question 2

Just war defenition

Answer 2

A war which meets internationally accepted criteria for fairness; follows traditional Christian rules for a just war, and is now accepted by other religions.

Question 3

6 reasons that Muslims believe it is ok to go to war

Answer 3

1. Last resort
2. Self defence
3. When authorised by state leader
4. To assist allies
5. Protect their own terretory
6. Fight to support other Muslims

Question 4

2 christian quotes about peace

Answer 4

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace”

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace”

Question 5

2 christian quotes about war

Answer 5

“Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”

“Greater love has none than this, that he may lay down his life for his friends”

Question 6

2 muslim quotes about war (Qur’an)

Answer 6

“You may also fight them to eliminate oppression, and to worship GOD freely.”

“You may fight in the cause of GOD against those who attack you”

Question 7

2 muslim quotes about peace (Qur’an)

Answer 7

“ Enter absolutely into peace (Islam). Do not follow in the footsteps of satan.”

“Humanity is a single brotherhood, so make peace within your brethren.”

Question 8

7 points of the Christian just war theory (Thomas Aquinas)

Answer 8

1. Right to self defence
2. If the war is being fought by a legitimate authority
3. Fighting to restore peace
4. Last resort
5. Reasonable chance of success on both sides
6. Avoid killing civilians
7. Force proportional to the cause

Question 9

Nuclear deterrence defenition

Answer 9

The millitary doctrine where countries own a nuclea weapon, yet use it to scare another country, not to use it.

Question 10

Weapons of mass destruction

Answer 10

A nuclear, biological, or chemical weapon able to cause widespread devestation or loss of life.

Question 11

Chemical Weapons defenition

Answer 11

Specialised munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm to humans.

Question 12

Biological Weapons defenition

Answer 12

Biological toxines to kill humans

Question 13

Pacifist defenition

Answer 13

Opposed to war or to violence of any kind. a person whose personal belief in pacifism causes him or her to refuse being drafted into military service.

Question 14

Example of a Pacifist

Answer 14

A Quaker (denomination of Christianity)

Question 15

What was the white feather movement?

Answer 15

Women would place a white feather on men who had not gone to fight in ww1. It was a symbol of cowardice.

Question 16

Riot defenition and example

Answer 16

Disturbance of the public peace by three or more people assembled for a common purpose. Eg BLM rioting in America for black rights

Question 17

Protest defenition and example

Answer 17

Expression of disapproval , often in a public group. Usually a procession or march . Police must be legally warned about it 6 days prior. Eg climate change protestors sitting on top of a train to disrupt services.

Question 18

Terrorism defenition and example

Answer 18

The unlawful use of violence, often against innocent citizens, to achieve a political goal. Eg 9/11 killing innocent civilians to spread the views of isis.

Question 19

5 religious responses to victims of war

Answer 19

1. financially helping families of casualties
2. feeding refugees and providing shelter
3. establish basic human rights in society
4. free healthcare for injured millitary personnel
5. support local people to help them solve basic problems

Question 20

Christian charity that supports war victims and what they do:

Answer 20

Christian aid. They provide refugees fleeing conflict with emergency aid, such as food, shelter and cooking equipment.

Question 21

Islamic charity that supports victims of war and what they do:

Answer 21

Muslim aid. They provide orphanages for children who have lost their parents to war.

Question 22

Three reasons for going to war

Answer 22

1. Greed
2. Self- Defence
3. Retaliation

Question 23

Christian view on peace

Answer 23

Absence of conflict which leads to happiness and harmony

Question 24

Muslim view on peace

Answer 24

Heart of the religion as Islam derives from Salam meaning peace

Question 25

Christian view on justice

Answer 25

Bringing about what is right and fair, according to the law, or making up for wrong that has been committed

Question 26

Muslim view on justice

Answer 26

Justice is one of the 99 names of Allah

Question 27

Christian view on forgiveness

Answer 27

Showing mercy and grace, and pardoning someone for the wrong that they’ve done

Question 28

Muslim view on forgiveness

Answer 28

God sets the example to show how to forgive others

Question 29

Christian view on reconciliation

Answer 29

When individuals/ groups restore friendly relationships after a conflict

Question 30

Muslim view on reconcilliation

Answer 30

Islam seeks peace and harmony within a community, the ummah and also between countries. Islam teaches that reconciliation is of great importance.