Reasons for War

Question 1

What are the 3 reasons for war:

Answer 1

Greed
Self-Defence
Retaliation

Question 2

Greed -

Answer 2

Fight to gain power

Wish to regain land from previous war

To gain control over resources

‘The love of money is the root of all evil’ - Bible

Question 3

Self Defence -

Answer 3

If their own country is being invaded

Morally acceptable to defend country, beliefs and way of life

‘Those who have been attacked are permitted to take up arms’ - Quran

Question 4

Retaliation -

Answer 4

Fighting back

Fighting a country that has damaged your country

‘turn the other cheek’

Islam teaches that forgiveness is better