War and Conflict

Question 1

Against conflict - Christian

Answer 1

‘Nation will not take up sword against nation’
‘For all who draw the sword die by the sword’
‘We also have to win the peace’

Question 2

Against conflict - Buddhist

Answer 2

Thich Nhat Hanh - commitment to non-violence
Ahimsa
First Moral Precept
‘Whoever injures with violence… does not gain happiness when he has passed away’

Question 3

For conflict

Answer 3

Just War Theory
Principle of Utility

Question 4

Holy War (C&B)

Answer 4

C: Crusades
B: Doesn’t make sense as non-violence is a key part of Buddhism

Question 5

Weapons of Mass Destruction (C&B)

Answer 5

C: Not proportional force
B: Should try to solve human attitudes that justify them

Question 6

Response to victims of war (C&B)

Answer 6

C: Caritas, Christian Aid, should try to help everyone
B: tries to help others and encourage them to forgive and let go of hatred/anger