WMD and Religion as a cause of conflict (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Types of weapons classified as WMD
Types of weapons classified as WMD
Nuclear, biological and chemical weapons
Catholic primary goal when dealing with conflicts
Catholic primary goal when dealing with conflicts
Peace, not violence
Bible verse where Jesus teaches to love enemies
Bible verse where Jesus teaches to love enemies
Luke 6:27-29
Jesus' teaching in Luke 6:27-29
Jesus' teaching in Luke 6:27-29
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you
Catholic Church's stance on WMD
Catholic Church's stance on WMD
Strongly opposes them
What CCC 2314 condemns
What CCC 2314 condemns
Indiscriminate destruction of cities and their inhabitants
Pope Francis' 2016 UN statement on nuclear weapons
Pope Francis' 2016 UN statement on nuclear weapons
Urgent need to work for a world free of nuclear weapons
Year and cities where USA first used atomic bombs
Year and cities where USA first used atomic bombs
1945, Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Nuclear deterrence definition
Nuclear deterrence definition
Threat of retaliation discourages nations from attacking
One perceived benefit of WMD
One perceived benefit of WMD
Deterring other nations from starting conflicts
Perceived problem with WMD
Perceived problem with WMD
Serious moral questions about justification
Atheist/humanist view on religion as cause of conflict
Atheist/humanist view on religion as cause of conflict
Religious differences are a major cause of conflict
Utilitarianism ethical principle
Utilitarianism ethical principle
Greatest happiness for the greatest number
Utilitarian view on WMD use
Utilitarian view on WMD use
Generally oppose due to massive suffering and damage
Historical example: medieval religious wars
Historical example: medieval religious wars
The Crusades between Christians and Muslims