War

Question 1

Give some religious beliefs about war.

Answer 1

> Churches teach killing is wrong; many Christians are however prepared to fight for their country/ faith
Quakers are pacifists and believe that war is always wrong
Fighting in self-defense or in defence of the faith can be justified, but without just cause it is against the will of God in Islam

Question 2

Give a Christian quote against war.

Answer 2

“Do not repay evil for evil.”

Question 3

State the conditions for a just war (CLIPS + LA).

Answer 3

C - just Cause
L - Last resort
I - just Intention
P - Proportional
S - chance of Success
LEGAL AUTHORITY

Question 4

Give some Muslim conditions for war.

Answer 4

> It must not harm the innocent, fruit-bearing trees, children, animals or those who devout their life to faith
Dead bodies must not be mutilated
Treat prisoners in a civil manner
War is proportional and without anger

Question 5

Give a quote from the Qur’an which tells Muslims of the evil of war.

Answer 5

“Know that the evil of war is swift, and its taste bitter.”

Question 6

Give two reasons for war.

Answer 6

To defend the faith or to achieve peace.

Question 7

What is required for a Holy war in both Islam and Christianity?

Answer 7

> Authorised by a religious leader

> Only fought in order to defend the faith from attack