Holy war (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What is a holy war?
What is a holy war?
When believers think God supports fighting
What were the Christian Crusades seeking to reclaim in the 11th-13th centuries?
What were the Christian Crusades seeking to reclaim in the 11th-13th centuries?
Holy places in Palestine
What title was Jesus given that shapes Catholic views on warfare?
What title was Jesus given that shapes Catholic views on warfare?
'Prince of Peace'
According to the Catechism (CCC 2308), who is obliged to work for the avoidance of war?
According to the Catechism (CCC 2308), who is obliged to work for the avoidance of war?
All citizens and all governments
Why does Catholic teaching say human life is extremely valuable?
Why does Catholic teaching say human life is extremely valuable?
Created by God 'in his own image'
When does the Catechism allow defensive action according to CCC 2309?
When does the Catechism allow defensive action according to CCC 2309?
When danger continues & all peaceful options exhausted
What does 'Greater love...lay down his life for friends' (John 15:13) suggest about true love?
What does 'Greater love...lay down his life for friends' (John 15:13) suggest about true love?
True love involves self-sacrifice
What does 'all who draw the sword will die by the sword' (Matthew 26:52) teach?
What does 'all who draw the sword will die by the sword' (Matthew 26:52) teach?
Violence often leads to more violence
According to Matthew 5:9, who 'will be called children of God'?
According to Matthew 5:9, who 'will be called children of God'?
The peacemakers
How do Catholic scholars interpret Jesus's use of 'sword' in Matthew 10:34-35?
How do Catholic scholars interpret Jesus's use of 'sword' in Matthew 10:34-35?
Metaphorically, not literally
Which Christian group adopts a completely pacifist position?
Which Christian group adopts a completely pacifist position?
Quakers and other peace churches
Why do non-religious people generally object to the concept of holy war?
Why do non-religious people generally object to the concept of holy war?
They don't believe religion can justify war