Religion, peace and conflict

Question 1

Christians & Muslim belief about war

Answer 1

CHRISTIANITY
Christians will fight for their faith or country
PACIFIST-Do not believe in war at all and its always wrong
ISLAM
Can fight if it is for self-defence or for their faith but fighting without a cause it not acceptable

Question 2

Give a christian view about justice

Answer 2

Christians regards God as a ultimate judge & god sees everyone as equal. “God created human beings, making them to be like himself”

Question 3

What is the christian view for forgiveness?

Answer 3

They have a duty to forgive
God sent Jesus to die for forgiveness of sins
Jesus implied forgiveness should be limitless

Question 4

What is the christian view for Peace?

Answer 4

May think it is acceptable if it brings peace

“Do everything possible to live at peace with everyone”

Question 5

What is the islamic view of reconciliiation?

Answer 5

Muhammed action in the battle of Badr made reconciliation. He tried to build good relations with the enemy

Question 6

What do christians think about Violence and protest?

Answer 6

Christians believe a protest to achieve what is right is acceptable as long as violence is not used.
EG, MLK organised a protest for African-American citizens

Question 7

What is the aim Terrorism and what do the relgions thinnk?

Answer 7

Aim of terrorism is is to make society aware of their cause to threaten people and push the authorities into giving way to their demands
Christians and Muslims believe terrorism is wrong as it kills innocent people

Question 8

What are reasons for war?

Answer 8

GREED
To gain more land or to deprive the enemy
SELF-DEFENSE
To defend ones values, beliefs and way of life
RETALIATION
To fight a against a country that has attacked or damaged your country

Question 9

What is the Christian and Islamic belief for war?

Answer 9

Both religion warn about greed
“For the love of money, is the root of all kinds of evil”-Bible
Torture and mutilation (cutting off a limb) is strictly forbidden under Islamic laws
Jesus says retaliation is wrong “Turn the other cheek”

Question 10

What are the Uses Of Nuclear weapons?

Answer 10

Used as a deterrent (Prevent enemy attack)

Hiroshima bombing killed 140,000 ppl but they surrender so many more lives were not killed.

Question 11

What is the Christian views for weapons?

Answer 11

God has the right to end lives
Nuclear weapons kills innocent civilians so Their can never be justified
“You shall not murder”
Some Christians see nuclear weapons as a deterrent

Question 12

What are the conditions of Just war?

Answer 12

CAUSE-to defend other not to gain territory
LAST RESORT-other ways has to be used first
AUTHORISATION-declared by proper legal authority
SUSSESFULL OUTCOME-good chance of winning
PORPOTIONATE FORCE-Innocent ppl should not be killed and should not be used excessively

Question 13

What is a holy war?

Answer 13

For both religions a holy war must:

• Be authorised with a religious leader with great authority
• Only to defend faith from an attack
• Those who fight gain a spiritual reward

Question 14

What is Pacifism?

Answer 14

War and violence can rarely be justified
Peace can be found by mediation
“Blessed are the peacemakers”

Question 15

Christian reasons for helping

Answer 15

“Love your neighbour”-show the love of God to everyone
Parable of Good Samaritan-doesn’t matter what race,
religion they are
CHRISTIAN AID-aim is to end poverty and promote peace. Raises money to support local organisations

Question 16

Muslim reasons for helping

Answer 16

“to save a life would be as great as a virtue as to save all mankind”-each life is incredible valuable to God
ISLAMIC RELIEF-provides short term aid to victims of war during emergencies. And they work along side communities to help and prepare them in the long term.

Question 17

What is the islamic view of justice?

Answer 17

One of the 99 names is “The Just” reflecting Allah justice and he has given just laws for people to follow.

Question 18

What is the islamic view for forgiveness?

Answer 18

One of the 99 names is “The Most Merciful” Allah will forgive those that deserve it
“But if you pardon and overlook and forgive ,then indeed Allah is forgiving and merciful.

Question 19

What is the islamic view for peace?

Answer 19

“And if they incline to peace then incline to it”

Muhammed also promotes peace and only using war as a last resort

Question 20

What is the christian view for reconciliation?

Answer 20

The purpose of crucifixion was to reconcile (restore relations) with God
“If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let them slap you on the left”

Question 21

What is the islamic view for nuclear weapons?

Answer 21

Muslims have a duty to care for the world
Using mass destruction would kill Gods creation
“Do not contribute to your destruction with own hands ,but do good”

Question 22

What is the muslim belief about holy war?

Answer 22

has to follow just war criteria
Declared by a proper leader
Cannot be declared to force people to convert to Islam
Must be fought for God not power

Question 23

What are the christian beliefs about holy war?

Answer 23

Some Christians say Jesus said get a sword but some say it was for disastrous times ahead
“put your sword back in its place”

Question 24

Give a quot for holy war (QURAN)

Answer 24

“Let those who fighteth in the way of Allah, be he slain or be he victorious, on him We shall bestow a vast reward.

Question 25

Quote for holy war

Answer 25

Jesus uses physical force to destroy the traders’ tables in the Holy Temple (NT)
If you do not own a sword, sell your cloak to buy one. (NT)