Violence and terrorism (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
13 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
13 cards from this deck
Definition of violence
Definition of violence
Behaviour deliberately intended to cause harm or death to others
Definition of terrorism
Definition of terrorism
Using violence & fear through intimidation to achieve goals
Catholic Church's stance on terrorism
Catholic Church's stance on terrorism
Stands firmly against terrorism & unjustified violence
Biblical guidance on conflicts
Biblical guidance on conflicts
Pursue peace, reconciliation & justice rather than violence
Matthew 26:52 teaching
Matthew 26:52 teaching
Put your sword back - all who draw sword will die by sword
Matthew 5:9 blessing
Matthew 5:9 blessing
Blessed are peacemakers, they'll be called children of God
Jesus's response to violence (Luke 22:49-51)
Jesus's response to violence (Luke 22:49-51)
Healed servant's ear, chose restoration over retaliation
Key biblical commandment on violence
Key biblical commandment on violence
You shall not kill
When was term 'terrorism' first coined?
When was term 'terrorism' first coined?
French Revolution, 1789-99
Catholic belief: sanctity of life
Catholic belief: sanctity of life
All human life is sacred & valuable - created by God
CCC 2297 on terrorism
CCC 2297 on terrorism
Gravely against justice & charity; kills indiscriminately
Pope Francis on terrorism's roots
Pope Francis on terrorism's roots
Terrorism grows when there is no other option
Non-religious view on violence
Non-religious view on violence
Some accept violent responses may be necessary for peace