Terrorism Flashcards
What is terrorism?
- Where you scare a population with the illegal use of violence.
Which religion is the only religion with no example of terrorism?
Jainism
Why do people chose to take terrorist action?
- Often those involved feel that they have no alternative
- They believe that their actions have the potential to force change and think that it is an appropriate response to the given situation or opposition.
i. e in the 1930s Zionist groups bombed British targets in Palestine.
How do terrorist groups develop over time?
Reasons may include;-
- Social reasons like the marginalized of minority groups.
- Some terrorists use violence in their fight for independence or international recognition/land.
- When their religious freedoms violated
Examples of terrorist groups :
- The KKK, Christian organisation terrorizing African Americans.
- Isis is a Muslim terrorist organisation.
- Buddhist Japanese organisation gassed people from underground.
IN THESE RELIGIONS, THE MAINSTREAM GROUPS DON’T AGREE WITH TERRORISM.
What is Martydom?
- Someone dying for their religion.
Who’s an example of a very famous Martyr?
An example of a famous martyr is Justin Martyr, who died due to the Romans.
Who was the very first Christian Martyr?
Steven who was stoned to death for giving a speech.
What happened to James the son of Zebedee?
He was beheaded.
What are terrorist in terms of martyrs?
Terrorists are misguided martyrs.
What did Christians show to white supremacists who shot African Americans?
Reconciliation
What do some people think should happen to terrorists?
- Some think that terrorists should be arrested, tried and punished.
What was there in Northern Island?
- Presbyterian who totally disagreed with the official clergy.
