what is lesser jihad?
defending others
what is greater jihad?
following Islam
example’s of WMD’s
- bomb (nuclear)
- anthrax (biological)
- mustard gas (chemical
what is a pacificist?
a person that opposes all violence
e.g. quakers, Richmond 16 conscientious objectors
what is jsut war?
a det of justifiable criteria for war:
- defending less able
-self-defence
-last resort
-lesser of two evils
What is peace?
The opposite of war; harmony between all in society
A Christianity and Islamic quote for peace
“blessed are the peacemakers”
“say words of peace”
Definition of justice?
Brining fairness back to a situation
A Christianity and islamic quote for justice?
“seek justice”
“stand up frimly for justice” -surah 4
What is forgiveness?
Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done
What is reconciliation
Making up and rebuilding relationships between two sides after disagreement
A Christianity and Islamic quote for forgiveness
“forgive not 7 but 77times” – Jesus taught this
“forgive others and god will forgive you” hadith
A Christany and Islamic quote about reconciliation
“god reconciled himself to us through Christ”
“whoever makes reconciliation, his reward is from god” hadith
Violence is always wrong
- Using violence harms you – Jesus taught ”all those who live by the sword die by the sword”
- Muslims “do not take life which Allah has made sacred”
- quakers “utterly deny all outwards war”
Violence is not always wrong
- Violence may be justified for self-defence or to defend your religion “fight in the way of god those who fight you” surah 7
- Old testament taught ”an eye for an eye” suggesting that violence can be used for retribution or revenge. Jesus violently protested
Christianity’s view on terrorism
- “do not kill” – ten commandments
- “all those who draw by the sword die by the sword”
Islamic view on terrorism
- “do not take life which Allah has made scared” surah 17
- “whoever has killed a soul it is a though he has killed all mankind” surah 7
Against holy wars
- Quakers are Chrisitan pacifists who “utterly deny all outward wars”.
- Jesus taught “blessed are the peacemakers
Support for holy wars
- prophet Muhammed fought in holy wars. he is the “exemplary man” and a role model for Muslims
- Jesus told his followers “I have not come to bring peace but a sword”, suggesting Chrisitan must be prepared to fight in holy wars for the sake of Christianity
Support for pacifism
- Quaker Christians are pacifists
- Jesus was the “prince of peace”
- Human life is sacred – avoid violence to protect it ~ sanctity of life
opposition to pacifism
- Islam teaches “lesser jihad” which is defending their religion
- Islam teaches violence can be justified “fight in the way of god those who fight you… but do not transgress”
Support for nuclear weapons
- St Pauls “submit to the governing authorities”. Christians should support the Uk polices of having nuclear weapons, e.g. for a deterrent
- Could be justified as self defence “fight in the way of God those who fight you”
- Old testament “an eye for an eye”, retaliation if another country sues them first
against nuclear weapons
- 10 commandments says “do not kill” nuclear weapons leads to mass loss of life
- “do not transgress” nuclear weapons cause too much damage
- “god placed man in the garden to take care of it 2 these are the most dangerous weapons on earth. Thye destroy life and the environment
What does Christian aid do?
Help the worlds poorest and most vulnerable
They follow the example set by Jesus. They help the victims of war to recover/rebuild their lives
