Holy war (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What is a holy war?
What is a holy war?
War God supports as morally correct
What psychological effect occurs when believers think their military actions have divine approval?
What psychological effect occurs when believers think their military actions have divine approval?
Increased commitment & less moral doubt
In Numbers 31:1-2, what did God tell Moses to do?
In Numbers 31:1-2, what did God tell Moses to do?
Take vengeance on the Midianites
According to Matthew 5:44, what did Jesus teach about enemies?
According to Matthew 5:44, what did Jesus teach about enemies?
Love enemies & pray for persecutors
What did Jesus warn in Matthew 26:52 about those who draw the sword?
What did Jesus warn in Matthew 26:52 about those who draw the sword?
They will die by the sword
In Matthew 5:9, who will be called children of God?
In Matthew 5:9, who will be called children of God?
The peacemakers
During which centuries did the Crusades take place?
During which centuries did the Crusades take place?
11th, 12th & 13th centuries
What was the main aim of the Crusades?
What was the main aim of the Crusades?
Recapture holy sites in Palestine
How do some Christians use Old Testament passages to support the idea of holy war?
How do some Christians use Old Testament passages to support the idea of holy war?
They cite God commanding warfare
Why do some Christians reject holy war based on Jesus's teachings?
Why do some Christians reject holy war based on Jesus's teachings?
Jesus was titled 'Prince of Peace'
Which Christian group adopts a completely pacifist position, refusing to support any warfare?
Which Christian group adopts a completely pacifist position, refusing to support any warfare?
Quakers
Why do non-religious people generally oppose the concept of holy war?
Why do non-religious people generally oppose the concept of holy war?
They don't accept God or divine commands