Holy war (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Holy war definition
Holy war definition
War where believers think God supports their cause & gives divine approval
Crusades time period
Crusades time period
11th, 12th, and 13th centuries
Crusades purpose
Crusades purpose
Reclaim holy sites in Palestine from Muslim control
John 15:13 teaching
John 15:13 teaching
Greatest love = laying down life for friends
Matthew 26:52 warning
Matthew 26:52 warning
Those who draw the sword will die by the sword
Matthew 5:44 command
Matthew 5:44 command
Love your enemies & pray for those who persecute you
Jesus's peace title
Jesus's peace title
Prince of Peace
Catholic duty on war (CCC 2308)
Catholic duty on war (CCC 2308)
All citizens & govts obliged to work to avoid war
Why human life is sacred
Why human life is sacred
Humans created in God's image (Genesis 1:27)
When Catholic Church accepts war
When Catholic Church accepts war
Self-defence as last resort after peace efforts fail
Thirty Years War dates
Thirty Years War dates
1618-1648
Non-religious view of holy war
Non-religious view of holy war
Reject entirely - don't believe in divine approval
Matthew 10:34-35 'sword' means
Matthew 10:34-35 'sword' means
Division from following Jesus, not literal violence
Divine approval meaning
Divine approval meaning
Belief that God backs their actions in conflict