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What Christian quote describes peace?

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” - Bible

What are the Islamic views on peace?

One of the meanings of the Arabic word ‘Islam’ is peace. Muslims often greet each other by saying ‘as-salamu alaikum’ meaning ‘peace be with you’.

What Islamic quote describes peace?

“…when aggressive people address them, reply with words of peace.” - Qur’an

What are the Christian views on justice?

God is just and expects humans to also be just in their treatment of each other.

What Christian quote describes justice?

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” - Bible

What are the Islamic views on justice?

God is just and will treat people fairly on the Day of Judgement. We should also treat others justly.

What Islamic quote describes peace?

“Do not let hatred of others lead you away from justice, but adhere to justice” - Qur’an

What is the definition of forgiveness?

Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.

What are the Christian views on forgiveness?

Forgiveness is an important part of being a Christian. Jesus died on the cross so humans sins can be forgiven by God.

What Christian quote describes forgiveness?

“‘Lord how many times shall i forgive me brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered,‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” - Bible

What are the Islamic views on forgiveness?

Forgiveness is important as God is all-forgiving and all-merciful. The Qur’an says we should pardon someone for what they’ve done wrong.

What Islamic quote describes forgiveness?

“…ask forgiveness of God: He is most forgiving and merciful.” - Qur’an

What are the Christian views on reconciliation?

Christianity is based on reconciliation between humans and God, following their separation due to the Fall and their personal sin. Reconciliation is a sacrament in Catholicism.

What Christian quote describes reconciliation?

“Love your enemies and pray for those that persecute you.” - Bible

What are the Islamic views on reconciliation?

The Qur’an and Hadith support the idea that humans should reconcile with one another if they have fallen out.

What Islamic quote describes reconciliation?

“Shall I tell you if something that is better than fasting, prayer, and charity? [It is] reconciling between two people.” - Hadith

What might violence be used for?

Retaliation, defence or protesting against something

What is terrorism?

The unlawful use of violence usually against innocent civilians, to achieve a political goal.

What is the Christian quote on terrorism?

“Love your enemies and pray for those that persecute you.” - Bible

What is the Islamic quote on terrorism?

“Whoever kills a human is as if he killed the whole of mankind.” - Qur’an

What is the Christian quote on greed as a reason for war?

“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” - Bible

What is the Islamic quote as greed as a reason for war?

“God does not like arrogant, boastful people, who are miserly and order other people to be the same” - Qur’an

What is the Christian quote for self-defence as a reason for war?

“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed.” - Bible

What is the Islamic quote for self-defence as a reason for war?

“Those who have been attacked are permitted to take up arms because they have been wronged” - Qur’an

What is the Christian quote that supports retaliation as a reason for war?

“If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” - Bible

What Christian quote opposes retaliation as a reason for war?

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil” - Bible

What Islamic quote supports retaliation as a reason for war?

“If you have to respond to an attack, make your response proportionate, but it is best to stand fast.” - Qur’an

What is the just war theory?

It gives criteria for when war can be justified and therefore can be seen as an ethical war.

What is the criteria for just war?

Just cause, reasonable chance of success, declared by a religious authority, last resort

What are the Christian views that support just war?

It allows for war to be the last resort and might be used to protect the weak.

What are the Christian views that oppose just war?

It causes unnecessary death

What are the Islamic views to support just war?

The criteria is very similar to Lesser Jihad.

What are the Islamic views that oppose just war?

Conditions can never be met so it will never be just.

What is a holy war?

A war that is fought ‘for God’, in the name of a religion.

What is holy war in Christianity?

One that is started by a leading Christian authority and has the purpose of defending Christianity. There are spiritual rewards for those who fight.

What are the conditions for Lesser Jihad?

Last resort, no women, children, or elderly to be killed, self-defence, just cause, protection, no crops or trees to be damaged

What Islamic quote teaches that fighting for God will be rewarded?

“To anyone who fights in God’s way, whether killed or victorious, We shall give a great reward.” - Qur’an

What Islamic quote tells Muslims what Muhammad told the Muslims when they returned from war?

“We have finished the Lesser Jihad, let us now focus on the Greater Jihad.” - Hadith

What is a pacifist?

A pacifist believes that we should not fight or use violence to resolve issues, they are against war.

What are the arguments in favour of pacifism?

People are killed unnecessarily and often civilians are injured. We can use diplomacy and negotiation to resolve issues.

What are arguments against pacifism?

Other countries may see you as weak, in the past it has taken wars to stop injustice, defend the weak

What Christian quote is against pacifism?

“eye for an eye” - Bible

What Christian quote is in favour of pacifism?

“If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” - Bible

What Muslim quote supports pacifism?

“We have finished Lesser Jihad, let us now focus on Greater Jihad.” - Hadith

What Islamic views are against pacifism?

Muhammed fought in wars, Lesser Jihad allows wars as long as they meet certain conditions.

Name two conflicts that are linked to religious belief?

The Troubles in Northern Ireland 1968-1998, Ariana Grande concert bombing in Manchester, 2017

What might perpetrators believe that they are doing instead of harming others?

Defending their religion, fighting for God, will be rewarded by God

How has Malala Yousafzai worked for peace-making?

By speaking against terrorism and war, promoting education to overcome war and violence, meeting with world leaders to encourage them to support peaceful method of resolving conflict.

How do religious groups and individuals work to help victims of war?

Giving shelter to those who have been displaced, ensuring people have access to clean water, giving medicine and medical help, supplying food to those in need, helping to rebuild communities

What do Christian Aid do?

Humanitarian relief, tackling injustice, long-term development support for low-income communities worldwide.

Give examples of where Christian Aid have worked?

Haiti earthquake, Afghanistan crisis, Ukraine humanitarian appeal, East Africa hunger crisis appeal

What are Christian Aid’s religious principles?

Christian Aid believe everyone is equal

What do Islamic Relief do?

Disaster and emergency response, promote sustainable economic and social development

Give examples of where Islamic relief have worked?

Pakistan flood, East Africa hunger crisis, Save a Life in Gaza appeal

What are Islamic relief’s religious principles?

Guided by values and teachings of the Qur’an

What are biological weapons?

Weapons that have living organisms or infective material that can lead to disease or death

What are chemical weapons?

Weapons that use chemicals to poison, burn or paralyse humans and destroy natural environment

What are nuclear weapons?

Weapons that work by a nuclear reaction that devastate huge areas and kill large numbers of people

What is possessing a nuclear weapon considered as?

Nuclear deterrent

What are some arguments for WMDs?

They can prevent wars by acting as a deterrent, it makes people feel safe having them

What are some arguments against WMDs?

They are indiscriminate and can kill many, they cause widespread environmental damage

What are Christian and Muslim arguments for WMDs?

Defensive tactic, ‘eye for an eye’ to justify having them when enemies are doing the same thing.

What Christian quote is against WMDs?

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil” - Bible

What Islamic quote is against WMDs?

“Do not contribute to your destruction with your own hands, but do good, for God loves those who do good.” - Qur’an