Pacifism (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What is the fundamental belief of pacifism?
What is the fundamental belief of pacifism?
War & violence are always morally wrong
How does Catholicism traditionally view pacifism?
How does Catholicism traditionally view pacifism?
It is not considered a pacifist faith
Which commandment forms the bedrock of Christian teaching about sanctity of life?
Which commandment forms the bedrock of Christian teaching about sanctity of life?
You shall not murder
What did Jesus teach in the Sermon on the Mount about enemies?
What did Jesus teach in the Sermon on the Mount about enemies?
Love enemies & pray for persecutors
What did Jesus say when his followers tried to use violence to defend him?
What did Jesus say when his followers tried to use violence to defend him?
Put your sword back in its place
Why does human dignity support pacifist arguments?
Why does human dignity support pacifist arguments?
Humans created in God's own image
In the Beatitudes, who will be called children of God?
In the Beatitudes, who will be called children of God?
The peacemakers
What did some British Christians become during the two World Wars?
What did some British Christians become during the two World Wars?
Conscientious objectors
What is passive resistance?
What is passive resistance?
Non-violent opposition to authority
Which Christian denomination has consistently opposed violence throughout their history?
Which Christian denomination has consistently opposed violence throughout their history?
The Quakers
What do Quakers believe about God that supports their pacifist stance?
What do Quakers believe about God that supports their pacifist stance?
God exists within every person
Who was Thomas Merton?
Who was Thomas Merton?
A Trapist monk who supported peace