Peace and conflict

Question 1

Outline three reasons why Christian should work towards peace

Answer 1

Blessed are the Peacmakers
Jesus is a peacemaker
It will help get justice in the world

Question 2

What is the Just war theory?

Answer 2

A war which is fought for the right reasons and is seen as justified.

Question 3

Outline three points from the Just War theory

Answer 3

If last resort
In self defense
Avoids killing innocent civilians

Question 4

What is Pacifism?

Answer 4

The belief that war cannot be justified under any circumstances

Question 5

State three reasons why some Christian may be pacifists

Answer 5

‘Thou shall not kill
Jesus taught to love our enemies
Jesus stopped his own disciples from using violence

Question 6

What is a Holy war?

Answer 6

Is where religious believers think God is on their side and therefore fighting because it is the right thing to do.

Question 7

Outline three Christian beliefs on holy wars

Answer 7

God allowed a Holy war
There is evidence of holy wars the old testament
The bible teaches the importance of Peace

Question 8

What are the three elements of a Holy war?

Answer 8

Authorized by a religious leader
There is a spiritual reward for those who take part
it aims to achieve a religious outcome

Question 9

Outline three Christian beliefs on weapons of Mass destruction

Answer 9

Sancity of life
Destroys Gods creation and environment
The bible supports peace not war and fighting

Question 10

Outline three types of reasons for conflicts occurring

Answer 10

Self defense
Religion
Competition

Question 11

Outline three Christian beliefs on forgiveness

Answer 11

Jesus forgave others
We are all sinners
Jesus died on the cross to bring forgiveness between god and humanity.

Question 12

Explain the importance of Jesus as a peacemaker (4/5)

Answer 12

Jesus taught blessed are the Peacemakers

Jesus died on the Cross to bring forgiveness and reconciliation between God and Humanity.

Question 13

What is a conscientious objector?

Answer 13

a person who refuses to work in the armed forces for moral or religious reasons

Question 14

What is Passive resistance?

Answer 14

Non violent opposition to something this may involve against certain laws

Question 15

Describe two elements of the just war theory (4)

Answer 15

Last resort

Self defense

Question 16

Explain two reason why Christians would not agree on Holy Wars

Answer 16

Quaker Christians may be pacifist- do not support war at all

Blessed are the peacemakers

Question 17

Describe the positives aspects of weapons of mass destruction (4)

Answer 17

• A threat to deter other nations from starting a war

A stronger and quicker way to win a war

Question 18

Give 3 points for the statement ‘Peace can be achieved’

Answer 18

Christian organisations that work towards achieving peace
Jesus promoted peace
Blessed are the Peacemakers

Question 19

Give 3 points against the statement ‘Peace can be achieved’

Answer 19

Organisations have still failed to achieve peace in the world
Religion has caused many wars
Conflict is in our nature

Question 20

Give 3 points for the statement ‘Forgiveness is the most important path to peace’

Answer 20

-Jesus forgave
Situation ethics
Blessed are the peacemakers

Question 21

Give 1 points against the statement ‘Forgiveness is the most important path to peace

Answer 21

• Some crimes are too bad to forgive

Question 22

What is an aggressor?

Answer 22

A person, group or country that is first to attack.

Question 23

Give three points for the statement’ Pacifism allows aggressors to win’

Answer 23

• Allows innocent civilians to be killed
  It is seen as selfish not to fight for your country
  Not caring about the existing problems in the world

Question 24

Give three points against the statement’ Pacifism allows aggressors to win’

Answer 24

Jesus did not use violence when arrested
MLK achieved what he wanted as a pacifist
The ten commandments forbids killing

Question 25

What does non-nonsensical mean

Answer 25

Having no meaning or making no sense

Question 26

Give 2 reasons for the statement ‘Going to war for religious beliefs is Nonsensical’

Answer 26

Christians are against war

No evidence their is God

Question 27

Give 3 points against the statement ‘Going to war for religious beliefs is Nonsensical’

Answer 27

Aims to spread the faith
God allowed a Holy war
There is a spiritual reward if you take part

Question 28

Give 3 point for the statement ‘No war is ever a just’

Answer 28

1

Question 29

Give 3 point for the statement ‘No war is ever a just’

Answer 29

1) Life is sacred, as God created it (therefore you cannot hurting and killing innocent civillians