What is Holy War? (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is a holy war primarily fought for?
What is a holy war primarily fought for?
A religious cause or for God
In the Old Testament, why did God assist Jews in battles?
In the Old Testament, why did God assist Jews in battles?
To help them settle in the Promised Land
When did the Crusades take place?
When did the Crusades take place?
11th to 14th centuries
What did both Christians and Muslims believe during the Crusades?
What did both Christians and Muslims believe during the Crusades?
God was on their side
Who must authorize a holy war for it to be considered legitimate?
Who must authorize a holy war for it to be considered legitimate?
A religious leader of great authority
What must be the primary purpose of a holy war?
What must be the primary purpose of a holy war?
To defend the faith from attack
In Islam, what else must a holy war (Jihad) comply with?
In Islam, what else must a holy war (Jihad) comply with?
Just War principles
What is religion sometimes perceived as causing in the contemporary world?
What is religion sometimes perceived as causing in the contemporary world?
Violence
What do some believe about religious teachings being used for violence?
What do some believe about religious teachings being used for violence?
They are misinterpreted or misused
What do most religions promote at their core?
What do most religions promote at their core?
Peace and harmony