Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict

Question 1

What is a civilian?

Answer 1

In the context of war, civilians are citizens of a country not involved directly in any conflict

Question 2

What is a Holy war?

Answer 2

A religious war against people or countries with another set of beliefs

Question 3

What is the Just War theory?

Answer 3

An ancient model stating that war is only engaged in under strict conditions, and application of strict rules

Question 4

What is a pacifist?

Answer 4

Believing that all violence, including warfare, is wrong and actively promoting the idea of non-violence

Question 5

What is peace?

Answer 5

A state of harmony, devoid of violence, between and with nations

Question 6

What is retaliation?

Answer 6

The act of returning an attack because harm has been caused to you or those you associate with

Question 7

What is terrorism?

Answer 7

The threat or use of violence to influence government or intimidate public to promote a political or religious cause

Question 8

What qualified for just war?

Answer 8

• Be for a just cause, such as righting a wrong
• Be authorised and controlled by legitimate authority
• Intend to do good, never evil
• Be as a last resort
• Be in proportion to the wrong being resisted
• Have a reasonable chance of success

Question 9

What qualifies for a holy war (lesser jihad)?

Answer 9

• Be in self-defence
• Be as a last resort
• Never be against any other Muslims
• Preserve Islam
• Bring about good and protect the oppressed
• Not use unnecessary violence, damage property or poison wells
• Cease when the enemy submits
• Be declared by a legitimate leader

Question 10

What is Jus in Bello?

Answer 10

The set of criteria to help determine just and fair conduct during warfare

Question 11

What is nuclear defence?

Answer 11

The development and ownership of nuclear weapon for the purpose of preventing others from attack by making them fearful of the consequences

Question 12

What is sanctity of life?

Answer 12

The teaching that human like is holy or sacred and should be protected

Question 13

What are weapons of mass destruction?

Answer 13

Any weapon that can kill and bring significant harm to a large number of people or the environment. They include chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons

Question 14

Islam quote on violence?

Answer 14

‘Do not kill each other, for God is merciful to you. If any of you does these things, out of hostility and injustice, We shall make him suffer Fire’ - Qur’an

Question 15

Islam quote on pacifism?

Answer 15

‘The servants of the Lord of Mercy are those who walk humbly on the earth, and who, when aggressive people address them, reply, with words of peace’ - Qur’an

Question 16

Islam quote against murder?

Answer 16

‘Do not take life, which God has made sacred’ - Qur’an

Question 17

Islam quote on greed?

Answer 17

‘God does not like arrogant, boastful people, who are miserly and order other people to be the same, hiding the bounty God has given them’ - Qur’an

Question 18

Islam quote on self-defence?

Answer 18

‘Those who have been attacked are permitted to take up arms because they have been wronged - God has the power to help them’ - Qur’an

Question 19

Islam quote on retaliation?

Answer 19

‘If you have responded to an attack, make your response proportionate, but it is best to stand fast’ - Qu’ran

Question 20

Islam quote on nuclear weapons?

Answer 20

‘Fight in God’s cause against those who fight you, but do not overstep the limits: God does not love those who overstep the limits’ - Qur’an

Question 21

Islam quote on not refusing attempts at peace?

Answer 21

‘But if they incline towards peace, you must also incline towards it, and put your trust in God: He is the all-hearing, the all-knowing’ - Qur’an

Question 22

Islam quote for ISLAMIC RELIEF?

Answer 22

‘Whoever saves a life, it as if they have saved the life of all mankind’ - Qur’an

Question 23

Christian quote on peace?

Answer 23

‘Nation will not take up swords against nation, nor will they train for war anymore’ - Isiah

Question 24

Christian quote on reasons for war?

Answer 24

‘For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs’ - Timothy

Question 25

Christian quote against retaliation?

Answer 25

‘Do not repay anyone evil for evil. … If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone’ - Romans

Question 26

Christian quote allowing retaliation?

Answer 26

‘But if I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also’ - Matthew

Question 27

Christian quote justifying war after a WoMD?

Answer 27

‘If there is a serious injury, you are to take life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth…’ - Exodus

Question 28

Christian quote justifying holy war?

Answer 28

‘But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement’ - Matthew

Question 29

Christian quote on pacifism?

Answer 29

‘Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said, “For all those who draw the sword die by the sword”’ - Matthew