Weapons of mass destruction (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What three types of weapons are classified as WMD?
What three types of weapons are classified as WMD?
Nuclear, biological & chemical
What is the predominant Christian view on the use of weapons of mass destruction?
What is the predominant Christian view on the use of weapons of mass destruction?
Opposed to their use
What strategic purpose do proponents claim WMD serve?
What strategic purpose do proponents claim WMD serve?
A strong deterrent effect
What concept suggests that the threat of retaliation using WMD might discourage conflicts?
What concept suggests that the threat of retaliation using WMD might discourage conflicts?
Mutually assured destruction
What major problem makes WMD difficult to justify morally?
What major problem makes WMD difficult to justify morally?
Their indiscriminate nature
Which just war principle do WMD violate?
Which just war principle do WMD violate?
Discrimination between combatants & non-combatants
What Christian doctrine emphasizes that all human life is sacred?
What Christian doctrine emphasizes that all human life is sacred?
Sanctity of human life
What Christian belief means mass killing violates human dignity?
What Christian belief means mass killing violates human dignity?
Every person is created in God's image
In Deuteronomy 20, which groups are specifically protected from destruction?
In Deuteronomy 20, which groups are specifically protected from destruction?
Women, children, livestock & trees
Which teaching of Jesus do Christians use to reject WMD?
Which teaching of Jesus do Christians use to reject WMD?
Turning the other cheek & loving enemies
What grounds secular humanist opposition to WMD?
What grounds secular humanist opposition to WMD?
Human life has inherent value
What ethical framework argues for the greatest good for the greatest number?
What ethical framework argues for the greatest good for the greatest number?
Utilitarian ethics