Peace and Justice

Question 1

What is social injustice?

Answer 1

A situation when unfair practices are being carried out in society

Question 2

What is Euthanasia?

Answer 2

Assisted suicide

Question 3

What is capital punishment?

Answer 3

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime

Question 4

What is a ‘just war’?

Answer 4

It must be fought by a legal recognised authority, eg, a government
The cause of the war must be just
The war must be fought with the intention to establish good or correct evil
There must be a reasonable chance of success
The war must be the last resort (after all diplomatic negotiations have been tried and failed)
Only sufficient force must be used and civilians must not be involved

Question 5

Give an example of a ‘just war’

Answer 5

WW2

Question 6

What is pacifism?

Answer 6

The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means

Question 7

State a argument for capital punishment

Answer 7

Capital punishment is cheaper than life imprisonment
Protection of society is more important than reform
“Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth”
The Bible permits the death penalty for many crimes
Easy way out

Question 8

State a argument against capital punishment

Answer 8

Murder rates do not decrease because of capital punishment
“An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind”
Does not reform criminal
Doesn’t remove the original crime
Continues the cycle of violence

Question 9

Give examples of social injustice’s

Answer 9

Homophobia
Racism
Sexism
Classicism
Ageism