Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict

Question 1

nuclear weapons

Answer 1

weapons that work by a nuclear reaction devastating huge areas and killing large numbers of people

Question 2

chemical weapons

Answer 2

Uses non-living toxins such as nerve agents and mustard gas to cause death or illness

Question 3

biological weapons

Answer 3

Also known as germ warfare, uses living disease - causing bacterium or viruses to bring about death

Question 4

just war

Answer 4

A war which the Christian church defines as acceptable as long as it fulfils a set of criteria

Question 5

holy war

Answer 5

A war fought in the name of God. In Islam this is referred to as Harb al-Mugadis

Question 6

pacifism

Answer 6

The stance held by people who prefer to use peaceful means to resolve conflict

Question 7

absolute pacifism

Answer 7

The stance held by people who refuse to use violence under any circumstances to resolve conflict

Question 8

peacemaker

Answer 8

A person who works to establish peace in the world

Question 9

conscientious objector

Answer 9

Someone who refuses to participate directly in fighting wars on the grounds of conscience. Will assist in non-military ways.

Question 10

christian quote about peace

Answer 10

“blessed are the peacemakers’ (Matt 5:9)

Question 11

christian quote about justice

Answer 11

“seek justice” (isaiah)

Question 12

christian quote about forgiveness

Answer 12

“forgive not seven but seventy-seven times” (Matthew 18)

Question 13

christian quote about reconciliation

Answer 13

“God reconciled the world to himself through Christ” (2 Corinthians)

Question 14

islam quote about peace

Answer 14

“say words of peace” (Surah 23)

Question 15

islam quote about justice

Answer 15

“stand up firmly for justice” (Surah 4)

Question 16

islam quote about forgiveness

Answer 16

“forgive others and God will also forgive you” (Hadith)

Question 17

islam quote about reconciliation

Answer 17

“whoever makes reconciliation, his reward is from God”
(Surah 40)

Question 18

what did Martin Luther King preach?

Answer 18

-led non-violent protests
-white only signs removed

Question 19

muslim quote for holy war

Answer 19

“the most excellent jihad is the uttering of truth in the presence of an unjust ruler” (hadith)

Question 20

christian quote for holy war

Answer 20

‘eye for an eye’ (old testimont)

Question 21

quakers attitudes towards violence?

Answer 21

they believe “the spirit of good will never move us to fight”

Question 22

what can you mention when talking about muslims reasons for holy war?

Answer 22

lesser jihad

Question 23

islam quote for holy war

Answer 23

“let there be no compulsion in religion” (Qur’an 2)

Question 24

Catholic Church attitudes towards terrorism?

Answer 24

“terrorism…is gravely against justice and charity”

Question 25

Muslim Council of Britain attitudes towards terrorism?

Answer 25

“vast majority of muslims condemn terrorism”

Question 26

the right to go to war

Answer 26

-have a cause -legitimate authority must declare war -clear chance of success -last resort

Question 27

the right conditions for war

Answer 27

-force must be proportionate (not too excessive) -innocents & prisoners of war should be protected

Question 28

islam quote about not going beyond limits in holy war

Answer 28

“fight in the cause of God against those who fight you, but do not transgress limits” (Qur’an 2:19)

Question 29

what did muhammad ali say about war

Answer 29

“islam is peace and not violence”

Question 30

the quakers pacifism stance?

Answer 30

absolute pacifist may become conscientious objectors “blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5)

Question 31

Catholic Church attitudes towards pacifism?

Answer 31

believe ‘scrict conditions’ when war is justifiable

Question 32

Reason christian’s down agree w use of WMD?

Answer 32

sanctuary of life doctrine + supported by “do not kill” (Exodus)

Question 33

christian aid

Answer 33

We stand with the most vulnerable and excluded people of the world – both in times of crisis and for the longer term

Question 34

muslim aid

Answer 34

The charity works to support people suffering the effects -> funded through zakah

Question 35

2 consequences of war

Answer 35

injuries / death famine / disease