Theme D

Question 1

War

Answer 1

Armed conflict between 2 or more sides

Question 2

peace

Answer 2

A time of harmony - the opposite of war

Question 3

justice

Answer 3

Making things fair or equal

Question 4

justified

Answer 4

Right, legitimate, with good reason

Question 5

righteous anger / violence

Answer 5

Violence or anger in response to injustice or wrongdoing. Christianity teaches this is the only type of violence that is justified. - When Jesus turned the tables over in the Temple - this is considered righteous anger

Question 6

the just war theory

Answer 6

A set of conditions that a war has to meet in order for the war to be justified.

Question 7

weapons of mass destruction

Answer 7

Weapons capable of killing or harming large numbers of people at once e.g. - a bomb

Question 8

nuclear deterrence

Answer 8

Having nuclear weapons only for the purpose of protection - as a way to prevent or deter others from attacking you. If they attack you, you will retaliate with you WMD

Question 9

nuclear disarmament

Answer 9

When a government reduces or completely destroys their supply of nuclear weapons

Question 10

the sanctity of life

Answer 10

The belief that human life is sacred / holy and should therefore always be protected

Question 11

protest

Answer 11

Peaceful form of protest

Question 12

riot

Answer 12

violent protest

Question 13

civil disobedience

Answer 13

A peaceful form of protest where you refuse to comply with a law they feel is an unjust law

Question 14

boycott

Answer 14

A peaceful form of protest where a person refuses to take part in something they feel is unjust

Question 15

holy war

Answer 15

A war for religious reasons, war where the fighters believe it is what God wants

Question 16

the crusades

Answer 16

A series of wars in the 11th to 13th century, fought by Christians in order to gain control over the Holy Land (particularly the city of Jerusalem)

Question 17

plenary indulgence

Answer 17

Forgiveness from the Pope for sins committed during the crusades

Question 18

terrorism

Answer 18

The use of extreme violence to achieve political goal

Question 19

extremism

Answer 19

A series of wars in the 11th to 13th century, fought by Christians in order to gain control over the Holy Land (particularly the city of Jerusalem)

Question 20

radicalisation

Answer 20

When someone is led to believe extremist ideas

Question 21

Jihad

Answer 21

Islamic term: the inner personal battle to put God first in life. Sometimes this term has been misinterpreted in Islam as permission to force your faith on others

Question 22

parable of the Good Samaritan

Answer 22

The story of when a Samaritan helped a Jew who was badly beaten - the message is care for everyone, even those who are different from yourself and may be considered the enemy

Question 23

pacifism

Answer 23

The belief in non-violence: the belief that violence and war are wrong

Question 24

absolute pacifism

Answer 24

Violence is never acceptable

Question 25

conditional pacifism

Answer 25

Violence is only acceptable in certain circumstances

Question 26

conscientious objector

Answer 26

A term used to describe someone who refuses to participate in war because they morally disagree with it

Question 27

quaker peace testimony

Answer 27

The Peace Testimony summarises Quaker beliefs. The following statement is taken from the Quaker Peace Testimony and explains what it is. From early in our history, Quakers have taken a clear stand for peace and against military action. The words we have written, and action we have taken in opposition to war and in support of peace, have come to be known as the Quaker "peace testimony"

Question 28

forgiveness

Answer 28

The act of pardoning an offender - someone who has wronged you - and letting go of resentment. A key Christian teaching

Question 29

reconciliation

Answer 29

Rebuilding a relationship after conflict

Question 30

the Lord's Prayer

Answer 30

The prayer Jesus taught his followers