Holy war (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Holy war definition
Holy war definition
War where believers think God supports their cause & it's morally right
Old Testament view on war (Numbers 31:1-2)
Old Testament view on war (Numbers 31:1-2)
God commanded Israelites to take vengeance on Midianites
Matthew 5:44 teaching
Matthew 5:44 teaching
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
Matthew 26:52 teaching
Matthew 26:52 teaching
All who draw the sword will die by the sword
Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are who?
Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are who?
The peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
The Crusades - when and why?
The Crusades - when and why?
11th-13th centuries to reclaim holy places in Palestine
Jesus's title relating to peace
Jesus's title relating to peace
Prince of Peace
Example of Christian pacifist denomination
Example of Christian pacifist denomination
Quakers - refuse to support any form of warfare
Modern Christian view on holy war
Modern Christian view on holy war
Wars shouldn't be fought using God's name as justification
Why non-religious people reject holy war
Why non-religious people reject holy war
Don't accept God exists, so reject religious grounds for war
Non-religious preference for evaluating war
Non-religious preference for evaluating war
Secular ethical frameworks, not religious justifications
Old vs New Testament on warfare
Old vs New Testament on warfare
Old sometimes endorses war; New emphasises peace & love
Christian view on military action timing
Christian view on military action timing
Only as absolute last resort, not as holy war