wmds Flashcards
1
Q
deterrence purposes
A
both islam and christianity say it is okay to have wmds to act as a deterrence (protection of the vulnerable is a key biblical teaching)
2
Q
“love thy neighbour”
A
indiscriminate killing is NEVER ok
3
Q
lesser jihad = impermissible to have wmds because
A
too many people get hurt + nature is destroyed
4
Q
“do not take [1] which Allah has made [2] unless in the [3] of [4].” (qur’an 17:33)
A
[1] - life
[2] - sacred
[3] - course
[4] - justice
5
Q
“do not [1]” (surah 2)
A
[1] - transgress
6
Q
“blessed are the [1]” (matthew 5:9)
A
[1] - peacemakers