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1
Q

Give some religious beliefs about war.

A

> Churches teach killing is wrong; many Christians are however prepared to fight for their country/ faith
Quakers are pacifists and believe that war is always wrong
Fighting in self-defense or in defence of the faith can be justified, but without just cause it is against the will of God in Islam

2
Q

Give a Christian quote against war.

A

“Do not repay evil for evil.”

3
Q

State the conditions for a just war (CLIPS + LA).

A
C - just Cause
L - Last resort
I - just Intention
P - Proportional
S - chance of Success
LEGAL AUTHORITY
4
Q

Give some Muslim conditions for war.

A

> It must not harm the innocent, fruit-bearing trees, children, animals or those who devout their life to faith
Dead bodies must not be mutilated
Treat prisoners in a civil manner
War is proportional and without anger

5
Q

Give a quote from the Qur’an which tells Muslims of the evil of war.

A

“Know that the evil of war is swift, and its taste bitter.”

6
Q

Give two reasons for war.

A

To defend the faith or to achieve peace.

7
Q

What is required for a Holy war in both Islam and Christianity?

A

> Authorised by a religious leader

> Only fought in order to defend the faith from attack