Violence and Forgiveness

Question 1

All faiths stress the importance of forgiveness

Answer 1

All faiths stress the importance of forgiveness

Question 2

Violence in Islam

Answer 2

Peace be upon you
Do not kill each other
They shall ‘suffer fire’ if they do

Question 3

Violence in Christianity

Answer 3

Blessed are the peacemakers
If it is possible live at peace with everyone
Put away your swords

Question 4

What does terrorism mean

Answer 4

The use of violence and threats to intimidate others used for political purposes to build fear in the ordinary population and to secure demands from the goverment