Theme D

Question 1

Peace and Reconciliation- C

Answer 1

1. “Blessed are the peacemakers.” – Matthew 5:9
→ Christians are encouraged to seek peace and resolve conflict.
2. “God reconciled us to himself through Christ…” – 2 Corinthians 5:18
→ Christians are called to bring reconciliation like Christ did.

Question 2

Peace and Reconciliation- i

Answer 2

“Blessed are the peacemakers.” – Matthew 5:9
→ Christians are encouraged to seek peace and resolve conflict.
2. “God reconciled us to himself through Christ…” – 2 Corinthians 5:18
→ Christians are called to bring reconciliation like Christ did.

Question 3

justice- C

Answer 3

1. “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” – Amos 5:24
→ Justice is a key part of God’s plan for the world.
2. “Learn to do right; seek justice.” – Isaiah 1:17
→ Christians must actively pursue justice.

Question 4

Justice- i

Answer 4

 “Allah commands justice, the doing of good…” – Qur’an 16:90
→ Justice is a divine command.
2. “Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah…” – Qur’an 4:135
→ Muslims must uphold justice, even if it’s against themselves.

Question 5

forgiveness- C

Answer 5

“Forgive them, Father, for they do not know what they are doing.” – Luke 23:34
→ Jesus models ultimate forgiveness, even in suffering.
2. “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” – The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:12)
→ Forgiving others is a condition for receiving God’s forgiveness.

Question 6

forgiveness- i

Answer 6

 “indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.” – Qur’an 64:14
→ Forgiveness reflects God’s own mercy.
2. “Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not wish that Allah should forgive you?” – Qur’an 24:22
→ Muslims are reminded to forgive if they hope for God’s forgiveness.

Question 7

violence, terrorism and war-C

Answer 7

 “Put your sword back in its place… for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.” – Matthew 26:52
→ Warns against violence; Jesus rejected violent resistance.
2. “Do not repay anyone evil for evil… live at peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:17–18
→ Promotes peaceful responses over revenge.

Question 8

violence, terrorism and war-i

Answer 8

“Do not take life, which Allah has made sacred, except by right.” – Qur’an 17:33
→ Life is sacred; violence is only allowed in strict justice.
2. “Fight in the way of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress .” – Qur’an 2:190
→ Warfare is only permitted in self-defence and with restraint.

Question 9

Just War and Holy War-C

Answer 9

“Nation will not take up sword against nation…” – Isaiah 2:4
→ Ideal is a world without war; war is not God’s ultimate will.
2. Just War Theory (by St. Augustine, developed by St. Thomas Aquinas)
→ War must be a last resort, for a just cause, and proportional.

Question 10

Just War and Holy War-i

Answer 10

“To those against whom war is made, permission is given [to fight] because they are wronged.” – Qur’an 22:39
→ Muslims may fight in self-defence when oppressed.
2. Holy war (lesser jihad) must follow rules – not harming civilians, declared by a proper authority, and fought for religious duty only.

Question 11

WMD’s- C

Answer 11

“You shall not murder.” – Exodus 20:13
→ WMDs cause mass death; goes against sanctity of life.
2. “Love your neighbour as yourself.” – Mark 12:31
→ Using weapons of mass destruction contradicts love and care for others.

Question 12

WMD’s-i

Answer 12

“Do not kill women or children or the elderly or the sick.” – Hadith
→ WMDs violate Islamic rules of warfare.
2. “Whoever kills a soul… it is as if he had slain mankind entirely.” – Qur’an 5:32
→ Killing one innocent person is as bad as killing all humanity.