Peace and Conflict Questions: Christianity.

Question 1

Outline three Christian beliefs about peace.

Answer 1

• War can never be justified.
• Some feel that in certain situations, fighting is necessary.
• Jesus was a peacemaker.

Question 2

Explain two reasons why Christians believe peace making is important.

Answer 2

• Jesus was a peacemaker: want to follow him and his example.
• World Council of Churches: They bring Christians together and follow Jesus’ example.

Question 3

Outline three causes of war.

Answer 3

• Religion.
• Fear.
• National pride.

Question 4

Explain two reasons why a non-religious person may argue that religion causes war.

Answer 4

• The Crusades: example of religion causing war.

- The Troubles: Another example.

Question 5

Outline three Christian belief about pacifism.

Answer 5

• Quakers believe that war can never be justified.

- Aggressors always win.

Question 6

Explain two conditions of the Just war theory.

Answer 6

• Warfare must be careful: no nuclear weapons and that the warfare is not reckless.
• There is a reasonable chance of success: meaning that the war is not a stupid war.

Question 7

Explain two reasons why the Just war theory is important to Christians.

Answer 7

• “Rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants”.
• It is right that armed forces should protect the nation from enemies.

Question 8

Outline three problems of WMD.

Answer 8

• Extremely difficult to control.

- They kill innocent civilians.

Question 9

Outline three Christian beliefs about conflict.

Answer 9

• Jesus is a peacemaker.
• We should follow Jesus.
• Should always look for peaceful option.