Theme D

Question 1

Peace

Answer 1

The opposite of war; harmony between all in society
Christianity: “Blessed are the peacemakers”
Islam: “Say words of peace”

Question 2

Justice

Answer 2

Bringing fairness back to a situation
Christianity: “Seek justice”
Islam: “Stand up firmly”

Question 2

Forgiveness

Answer 2

Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done
Christianity: “Forgive not seven but seventy seven times”
Islam: “forgive others and god will forgive you”

Question 2

Reconciliation

Answer 2

Making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after a disagreement
Christianity: “God reconciled himself to us through Christ”
Islam: “Whoever makes reconciliation, his reward is from God”

Question 2

“Violence is always wrong”
Evaluate this statement - AGREE

Answer 2

Agree:
- using violence harms you and Jesus taught “those who live by the sword”. Christians should resolve disputes and non-violent methods
- turn the other cheek- if someone strikes you, Jesus says to “turn to them the other cheek also”
- Christians should use weapons of love
- Imago Dei- Christians believe every human is made “imago dei” so they should be treated with respect and non violence as ll life is sacred and holy
Islam is a religion of peace- Muhammad Ali said “Islam is peace and not violence”
- All people are made by God- Surah 7 teaches “God created you from a single soul”, everyone is lovingly created by God and therefore should not be harmed

Question 3

“Violence is always wrong”
Evaluate this statement- DISAGREE

Answer 3

Disagree-
- Jesus violently protested against the commercialisation of the temple. He “overturned the tables” of the money changes and the benches of those selling doves. This shows there are certain circumstances when Christians support violent protest
- violence may be justified for self-defence or to defend the religion, Surah 2 teaches “fight in the way of God those who fight you”
- violence may be justified in self defence
- violence may be justified as part of a “Just War” for example as a last resort
- Old Testament teaches “an eye for an eye”, suggest violence could be used for retribution or revenge

Question 4

Reasons terrorism is viewed as wrong

Answer 4

Christianity:
- “Do not kill” 10 commandments
- All humans are made in the image of God- “Imago dei” Genesis
- “Live at peace with everyone”

Islam:
- “Do not kill yourself or others”
- “Do not take life which God has made sacred”
- “Islam is peace and not violence”