War and Just War theory (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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What does 'just war' specifically refer to?
What does 'just war' specifically refer to?
War meeting certain moral criteria
Which cause of war involves seeking control over valuable resources or territory?
Which cause of war involves seeking control over valuable resources or territory?
Greed
What motivates war when one side attacks first believing someone else plans to attack them?
What motivates war when one side attacks first believing someone else plans to attack them?
Fear
How do many Christians interpret Exodus 21:23-25 ('eye for eye, tooth for tooth')?
How do many Christians interpret Exodus 21:23-25 ('eye for eye, tooth for tooth')?
As limiting revenge taken
What tension exists in biblical teachings about conflict?
What tension exists in biblical teachings about conflict?
OT proportional justice vs NT peace
How many of the six Just War criteria must be met for a war to be considered just?
How many of the six Just War criteria must be met for a war to be considered just?
All six criteria
Why must there be a reasonable chance of success for a just war?
Why must there be a reasonable chance of success for a just war?
Hopeless conflicts only cause suffering
What does the Just War criterion on civilians require?
What does the Just War criterion on civilians require?
No deliberate killing of non-combatants
When should violence be used according to Just War theory?
When should violence be used according to Just War theory?
As a last resort
What must be the ultimate aim of a just war?
What must be the ultimate aim of a just war?
To bring about peace
Who first formulated just war theory in early Christianity?
Who first formulated just war theory in early Christianity?
St Augustine
When did the Catholic Church formally adopt Just War theory in its Catechism?
When did the Catholic Church formally adopt Just War theory in its Catechism?
1992
What do pacifist Christians point to in rejecting war?
What do pacifist Christians point to in rejecting war?
Jesus's teachings on loving enemies