Terrorism, War, and Peace Flashcards

Flashcards about terrorism, war, and peace

What is terrorism?

Terrorism is a planned act intended to cause death or serious harm to civilians, with the purpose of achieving political gain.

What are some examples of terrorist attacks?

Examples include the 9/11 attacks planned by Osama Bin Laden, the 7/7 London Bombings, and the actions of the KKK.

Who was Saddam Hussein?

Saddam Hussein was the president of Iraq and a brutal leader responsible for the deaths of approximately 250,000 Iraqi people.

Who was Guy Fawkes?

Guy Fawkes was involved in a failed plot in 1605 to kill the Protestant king and have Catholics take over.

What is the Christian attitude towards terrorism?

Terrorism is not tolerated or promoted; Christians believe killing and harming others is a sin.

What is the Muslim attitude towards terrorism?

Terrorism is not tolerated or promoted; Muslims believe that killing is wrong, according to Quran 5:32.

What is a non-violent protest?

Showing disapproval of political change/circumstances without the means of violence; examples include rallies, marches, and strikes.

What is a violent protest?

Showing disapproval of political change/circumstances through the means of violence.

What is Just War?

Just War is a criteria verified by the U.N to amend evil and make war morally justifiable.

What are the criteria for Just War?

A morally right cause, war as a last resort, probable chance of success, proportionate force, fought fairly and ended quickly, and declared by the correct authority.

What is the origin of the idea of Just War?

The idea of Just War came from St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas who developed the theory.

What are Weapons of Mass Destruction?

Weapons of Mass Destruction are weapons that cause widespread devastation and loss of life.

What are the three types of Weapons of Mass Destruction?

Chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.

What are some consequences of using Weapons of Mass Destruction?

Famine, widespread disease, displacement, increasing rates of orphaned children, mass death, and children being born with deformities.

What is the Christian view on nuclear weapons?

Nuclear weapons should be abolished because Christians believe that killing and harming others is a huge sin, and God made all life sacred.

What is the Buddhist view on nuclear weapons?

Nuclear weapons should be abolished because as long as they exist, there is always a risk of a full-scale war.

What is violence?

Violence is the act of harming others.

What is the general stance of Christianity on violence?

Christianity is mostly a pacifist religion.

What is pacifism?

Pacifism is the belief that Christians do not need to respond violently to offense and prefer the power of argument, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

What is the Islamic view on violence?

Islam is NOT a pacifist religion and allows violence in a few cases, known as Lesser Jihad (fighting in the cause for Allah/good).

What are the circumstances of Lesser (military) Jihad?

To protect Muslims from attack, to strengthen Islam, self-defense, and to protect Muslim freedom of practice, with restrictions on harming non-combatants and property.

What is Holy War?

Holy War is war fought for religious reasons/for God and declared by a religious leader.

According to Christianity, what is Christian's belief surrounding Holy War?

Christians who support Holy War believe that if they fight in one, they will go straight to heaven. However, in modern-day Britain, Christians follow the New Testament teachings which preach compassion, reconciliation, and pacifism.

What are three main causes for war mentioned in the text?

Greed, retaliation, and self-defense.

Why is it important to help victims of war according to religious scripture?

Scripture supports helping victims of war because mankind is a single brotherhood, life is sacred, and helping the needy is like helping Jesus.

What is the definition of Pacifism?

Pacifism is the act of refusing to take part in war or any other forms of violence.

What is Christianity's relationship to Pacifism?

Christianity is mostly a pacifist religion with Jesus teaching that violence was wrong; however, some believe that violence/war is okay in the case of self-defense.

What is Islam's relationship to Pacifism?

Islam promotes peacemaking but it is NOT a pacifist religion; violence and war are only permitted in some circumstances and as a last resort.