Religious Attitudes to War (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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War motivation warned against in Bible & Qur'an
War motivation warned against in Bible & Qur'an
Greed
When self-defence war is justified
When self-defence war is justified
When all other means of resolving conflict have been exhausted
Bible verse: living at peace with everyone
Bible verse: living at peace with everyone
Romans 12:17-19
Jesus' teaching on retaliation (Matthew 5:39)
Jesus' teaching on retaliation (Matthew 5:39)
Retaliation is wrong; turn the other cheek
Qur'an verse permitting arms when wronged
Qur'an verse permitting arms when wronged
Qur'an 22:39
Who developed Just War Theory
Who developed Just War Theory
St. Augustine & St. Thomas Aquinas
Just War criterion: reason for waging war
Just War criterion: reason for waging war
Just Cause
Just War: who can declare war
Just War: who can declare war
Legitimate Authority (e.g. government)
Just War: violence must be _____ to injury
Just War: violence must be _____ to injury
Proportional
Belief that all war & violence is wrong
Belief that all war & violence is wrong
Pacifism
Christian denomination known for pacifism
Christian denomination known for pacifism
Quakers
Greater Jihad meaning
Greater Jihad meaning
Internal, spiritual struggle to live righteously
Lesser Jihad meaning
Lesser Jihad meaning
External, physical struggle (can include fighting)
Islamic term for reconciliation
Islamic term for reconciliation
Sulh
Islam's overarching goal regarding war
Islam's overarching goal regarding war
Peace and justice