Conscience, Religious Authority and Civil Authority (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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What is a conscientious objector?
What is a conscientious objector?
Someone who refuses military service
What do conscientious objectors believe is fundamentally wrong?
What do conscientious objectors believe is fundamentally wrong?
Taking another person's life
How is conscientious objection best characterized?
How is conscientious objection best characterized?
A deeply held moral conviction
Which three authorities can provide conflicting guidance on military service?
Which three authorities can provide conflicting guidance on military service?
Conscience, religion, civil authority
Which religious institution follows Just War Theory?
Which religious institution follows Just War Theory?
The Roman Catholic Church
What does Just War Theory teach about warfare?
What does Just War Theory teach about warfare?
Warfare is acceptable under conditions
What does civil authority argue citizens have regarding military service?
What does civil authority argue citizens have regarding military service?
A patriotic duty to serve
How long must young men serve in the South Korean armed forces?
How long must young men serve in the South Korean armed forces?
18-21 months
What might conscientious objectors accept rather than compromise their beliefs?
What might conscientious objectors accept rather than compromise their beliefs?
Imprisonment
What characteristic defines medical roles as a compromise for conscientious objectors?
What characteristic defines medical roles as a compromise for conscientious objectors?
They save rather than take lives
When did the United States operate a military draft system?
When did the United States operate a military draft system?
1940s through early 1970s
What did some Americans do to avoid military service during the Vietnam War?
What did some Americans do to avoid military service during the Vietnam War?
Fled to Canada