Human rights

• What is martyrdom?

  Someone who suffers death for refusing to give up their religious beliefs
• Examples of Christian martyrs?

  • John the Baptist - beheaded before Jesus' crucifixion
  • St. Stephen - stoned to death
• Why is war sometimes necessary?

  • Promotes deterrence from war
  • Protects natural resources
  • Protects innocent lives
• What are Christian attitudes towards war?

  War should always be avoided unless it is the last option
• What are the conditions of the Just War Theory?

  • War should be waged as last resort
  • Has to be set by a religious leader
  • Can only be fought with good intentions
  • A goal of establishing peace at the end
  • Violence cannot be overdone
  • Civilians must not be harmed
• What is pacifism?

  Being completely against war and violence
• Why is pacifism important to Christianity?

  Jesus was a pacifist and only used righteous anger; always preaching love
• What teachings support pacifism?

  • "If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also
  • "Do good to those who hate you"
• What is a holy war?

  A war declared in support of a religious cause in support of a religious leader
• What is nuclear deterrence?

  Having nuclear weapons as protection against any aggression
• Why can nuclear weapons not be justified?

  • They harm the environment
  • They harm innocent civilians
  • They have long lasting physical and environmental effects
• Why can't Christians accept bullying?

  • Imago Dei
  • Dignity
  • Sanctity of Life