Theme B (Religion, Peace and Conflict)

Question 1

For pacifism (3)

Answer 1

• Jesus said violence is wrong
• talk should be how things are settled
• war = innocent suffering

Question 2

Against pacifism (4)

Answer 2

• Jesus mental in the temple
• war brings human instinct
• pacifism is vulnerable
• “do not kill” is about murder

Question 3

Quote for Judgement

Answer 3

“God will judge you as you judge others”- Matthew

Question 4

Quote for forgiveness

Answer 4

“70 x 7”. Never stop forgiving

Question 5

Examples of forgiveness in society (2)

Answer 5

• Rev Julie Nicholson can not forgive terrorists who killed her daughter
• Anthony Walker racially motivated attack, forgiven

Question 6

Parable of the lost son

Answer 6

• Father = God
• Youngest Son = general public
• Oldest Son = Jewish People

Question 7

Reconciliation

Answer 7

• restoring harmony of a relationship

- Catholic restore with God

Question 8

Forgivenss

Answer 8

Grace and mercy for somebody who has done wrong

Question 9

Justice

Answer 9

Bringing about what is right and fair

Question 10

Righteous Anger + example

Answer 10

• anger against injustice which is ‘acceptable’

- Jesus goes mental in the temple

Question 11

Just war theory

Answer 11

Certain conditions for a war to occur

Question 12

Conditions for a Just War (5)

Answer 12

• guarantee behaviour of troops
• not just gaining territory
• all other options should be considered
• have a chance of winning
• weapons not too destructive

Question 13

Quotes for war (2)

Answer 13

• “remove chains of oppression, set the oppressed free”

- “everybody must obey states decision”

Question 14

Quotes against war

Answer 14

• “you shall not murder”

- “do not repay with a wrong”

Question 15

Charities for conflict resolution (2)

Answer 15

• Pax Christi: after WW2 for Germany and France to solve disputes
• Justice/ Peace Commission: works in England to remove WMDs

Question 16

WMDs

Answer 16

Kill many people and don’t discrimminate

Question 17

Chemical weapons

Answer 17

Chemicals that harm humans and the environment

Question 18

Biological Weapons

Answer 18

Use of living organisms to cause illness/ death

Question 19

Radicalisation

Answer 19

• adopting extreme religious or political views
• Catholics believe it causes tension
• need to tackle inequality

Question 20

Catholic attitude to nuclear weapons + quote

Answer 20

• do not discriminate, long lasting effects
• governments spending too much to have them (trident)
• increase tension between countries
• “no such thing as a war in this nuclear age”

Question 21

Contrasting views to Catholic about nuclear weapons

Answer 21

• necessary for defence (deterrent)

- for safety/ security

Question 22

Negative consequences to modern warfare (3)

Answer 22

• civilian casualties
• refugees who are forced to leave their home
• environmental damage

Question 23

Contrasting views to modern warfare (2)

Answer 23

• WMDs end wars quicker

- refugees contribute to society

Question 24

Torture

Answer 24

• Catholics believe it is inhuman

- could be just to defeat greater wrong

Question 25

Terrorism

Answer 25

• unlawful use of violence against civilians for a political or religious goal
• produces fear in public

Question 26

Quotes about terrorism (2)

Answer 26

• “never avenge yourself”

- “whoever resists authority, resists who God has appointed”

Question 27

Martyrdom

Answer 27

• Catholics believe it is good
• dying for faith
• stand up for what your believe