The Just War theory (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What is the Just War theory?
What is the Just War theory?
A Christian doctrine on moral warfare
What is the primary aim of Just War theory?
What is the primary aim of Just War theory?
To prevent warfare
Who does the Just War theory apply to?
Who does the Just War theory apply to?
Nations and governments
Who established the fundamental principles of Just War theory for Christianity?
Who established the fundamental principles of Just War theory for Christianity?
Augustine of Hippo (354-430CE)
Who further developed and refined the Just War theory in 1225-1274CE?
Who further developed and refined the Just War theory in 1225-1274CE?
St Thomas Aquinas
How many conditions must be met for a war to be considered just?
How many conditions must be met for a war to be considered just?
All seven conditions
What does 'just cause' require?
What does 'just cause' require?
Response to serious wrongdoing
What does 'proper authority' require?
What does 'proper authority' require?
Declaration by legitimate government
What does 'last resort' demand?
What does 'last resort' demand?
All peaceful solutions tried first
What does 'protecting innocent civilians' establish?
What does 'protecting innocent civilians' establish?
Non-combatants never deliberately targeted
How does Catholic teaching characterize warfare?
How does Catholic teaching characterize warfare?
A failure of human relationships
Which biblical passage teaches obedience to governmental authority?
Which biblical passage teaches obedience to governmental authority?
Romans 13:1
What does situation ethics focus on regarding warfare?
What does situation ethics focus on regarding warfare?
Most loving outcome in each context