RE Jus War Theory

Question 1

Who says the quote “ It is a sweet and beautiful thing to die for you country”

Answer 1

Horace 13BCE

Question 2

What are Positive aspects can promote or lead to Warfare ?

Answer 2

• Taking over larger land
  -To retrieve something that was stolen from you
  -Human rights
  -Self-sacrifice
  -Power
  -Courage
  -Fighting for a chance

Question 3

What are Negative aspects can promote or lead to warfare ?

Answer 3

-Increases chances of loss of life
-Environmental Issues
-Increases the likelihood of mental health issues
- Problems in the economy
- Lack of freedom
- Can lead to dictatorships
- Barbarism [Murdering/ Rape]
- Committing and act of cruelty

Question 4

Who said the bible quote “Joshua spared no one, everyone was put to death, this is what the Lord God of Israel has commanded”

Answer 4

The bible quote was Joshua 10 verse 40 [10:40]

Question 5

Who said the bible quote “He will judge between nations and will settle disputes for many people it is guided and directed by God”

Answer 5

The bible quote was Isaiah 2 verse 4 [2:4]

Question 6

An example of a Pacifist in the New Testament ?

Answer 6

Is Jesus, he said the quote

“An eye for any eye and a tooth for a tooth.[OT] But tell you do not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you right cheek, turn for them for other cheek also”[NT]

Question 7

An example where Jesus in the bible shows violence and anger ?

Answer 7

An example is when Jesus filliped some tables of money lenders in the temple and throwing them out.

Question 8

What type of people where Early Christians ?

Answer 8

Early Christians were Pacifists who where willing to die or be martyred for their faith rather than perform violence.