Religion and Terrorism (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of terrorism
Definition of terrorism
Unlawful use of violence for political/ideological/religious goals
Religious justification of terrorism
Religious justification of terrorism
Misuse of religion; most religious people oppose these views
Christian view on violence vs innocents
Christian view on violence vs innocents
Violence against innocent people is wrong
Jesus' title in Isaiah 9:6
Jesus' title in Isaiah 9:6
Prince of Peace
Jesus' teaching: Matthew 5:38-39
Jesus' teaching: Matthew 5:38-39
Turn the other cheek; do not retaliate with violence
Christianity & terrorism compatibility
Christianity & terrorism compatibility
Entirely incompatible with Christian teachings
Jesus' command about enemies
Jesus' command about enemies
Love your enemies
Islamic view on killing innocents
Islamic view on killing innocents
Strongly condemns it; life is sacred & should be protected
Qur'an 5:32 about killing innocent life
Qur'an 5:32 about killing innocent life
Whoever kills an innocent, it's as if he killed all humanity
Meaning of Jihad
Meaning of Jihad
Struggle or striving in the way of God
Primary meaning of Jihad in Islam
Primary meaning of Jihad in Islam
Spiritual struggle against sin, not violent warfare
Muslim view on terrorism
Muslim view on terrorism
Reject it as distortion of Islamic teachings; a grave sin
Both religions' view: using religion for terrorism
Both religions' view: using religion for terrorism
Profound misuse of faith; true teachings promote peace