WMD and Religion as a cause of conflict (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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Which types of weapons are classified as weapons of mass destruction (WMD)?
Which types of weapons are classified as weapons of mass destruction (WMD)?
Nuclear, biological & chemical weapons
What principle does nuclear deterrence rely on to prevent attacks?
What principle does nuclear deterrence rely on to prevent attacks?
Fear of catastrophic retaliation
What do non-religious people argue about religion's role in resolving conflicts it creates?
What do non-religious people argue about religion's role in resolving conflicts it creates?
Religion cannot adequately resolve them
Which historical events are given as examples where religion played a role in conflict?
Which historical events are given as examples where religion played a role in conflict?
The Crusades & the Holocaust
According to Luke 6:27-29, how should Christians respond to those who hate them?
According to Luke 6:27-29, how should Christians respond to those who hate them?
Love enemies & do good to them
What does Jesus's teaching say believers should do instead of retaliating to aggression?
What does Jesus's teaching say believers should do instead of retaliating to aggression?
Respond with love
What is one perceived benefit of WMD according to supporters?
What is one perceived benefit of WMD according to supporters?
Threat of WMD can deter conflicts
Why do WMD typically violate Just War theory principles?
Why do WMD typically violate Just War theory principles?
Cannot discriminate between targets
What two key requirements does Just War theory demand in warfare?
What two key requirements does Just War theory demand in warfare?
Proportionality & discrimination
How many immediate deaths resulted from the 1945 nuclear bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki?
How many immediate deaths resulted from the 1945 nuclear bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki?
Over 200,000 people
What is the main Christian view on whether WMD benefits outweigh their problems?
What is the main Christian view on whether WMD benefits outweigh their problems?
Problems far outweigh benefits
Why do humanists oppose WMD according to the note?
Why do humanists oppose WMD according to the note?
Life is precious for non-religious reasons