2.4 Holy War

• In a holy war, the goal is always to defend religious beliefs, territories, or communities


  True
• The Mahabharata was a Hindu epic war fought to restore Dharma and justice
• The Jihad in Islam aims to defend and expand the Islamic faith
• Battles and symbols in holy wars are often imbued with religious meaning
• Indiscriminate violence in holy wars targets non-combatants
• Conflict resolution in religious conflicts focuses on finding common ground
• A holy war is a war fought with religious justification
• The Crusades were initiated by Christians to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control


  True
• What was the religious justification for the Crusades in Christianity?

  Reclaim the Holy Land
• The religious justification for holy war is that it is sanctioned by religious texts or authorities.


  True
• What are some common criticisms of holy wars?

  Human suffering and violence
• What is an example of interfaith cooperation?

  Joint humanitarian efforts
• Steps to resolve religious conflicts peacefully

  1️⃣ Dialogue between groups

  2️⃣ Mediation by a neutral party

  3️⃣ Negotiation to address issues

  4️⃣ Compromise to find solutions
• Match the religion with the holy war and its goal:

  Christianity ↔️ Crusades, Recapture the Holy Land

  Islam ↔️ Jihad, Defend Islamic territory

  Hinduism ↔️ Mahabharata, Restore Dharma
• The religious justifications for holy war often invoke divine sanction and sacred aims
• What is the sacred aim of the Mahabharata in Hinduism?

  Restore Dharma and justice
• Match the religion with its holy war and sacred aim:

  Christianity ↔️ Crusades ||| Recapture Jerusalem

  Islam ↔️ Jihad ||| Defend and spread Islamic territory

  Hinduism ↔️ Mahabharata ||| Restore Dharma and justice
• Dialogue and diplomacy are alternative perspectives to holy war for resolving religious conflict.


  True
• Dialogue and cooperation can minimize violence and promote mutual understanding in religious conflicts.


  True