THEME D

• what are the consequences of war


  death

  famine

  victory and defeat

  refugees
• points of the just war theory


  must be started by a figure of authority

  peace mist be the goal

  avoid civilian death

  last resort

  good chance of winning
• what is civil war

  war between people living within the same country
• how does greed fit into war

  war is to gain things which is greedy and selfish so is not approved by religion
• what is retaliation 


  when someone attacks so someone else attacks back
• for war


  you shall destroy them

  eye for an eye

  there is a time for killing a time for war and a time for peace
• what are conscientious objectors

  people who refuse to fight in wars but may still assist in non military war jobs
• what are weapons of mass destruction


  weapons that have the ability to destroy lots, landscapes, cities, people
• what are nuclear weapons


  atomic bombs that cause immediate destruction of all life. the radioactive fallout has long lasting effects
• what are biological weapons


  use of living diseases causing viruses that can cause serious illness
• what is chemical warfare

  non living toxins which can death
• what is a radio-logical weapon


  a bomb that disperses radioactive material when it explodes
• what is terrorism


  the unlawful use of violence to achieve a political goal
• examples of terrorism


  9/11

  the holocaust

  2004 Spanish train bombing
• some terrorists believe that there acts legitimate because of there beliefs
• why is religion a cause of war


  different views on claiming holy land
• why is economics a cause of war


  other countries are gate keeping resources
• why is social viewpoints a cause of war

  enforcing strong viewpoints on others which cause war
• why is ethnicity a cause of war

  favouring ethnic groups
• humanists disagree with war because it hurts so many people
• self defence= many wars are started in self defence to protect their country, a preemtive strike
• if anyone strikes you on the right cheek turn the other cheek also
• Mohammed led Muslims into war
• christians may fight fir justice under the conditions of the just war theory
• jeues died to bring forgiveness and reconcilliation
• forgive not 77 but 7 times 7 times
• agapaic love= unconditional love which can lead to forgivness
• jews believe in tzedakah which is about justice
• christians do not believe in violent protests and believe that they should try to talk first
• god gave people free will so they should be able to do whatever and engage in war
• blessed are the peacemakers
• if your enemy is hungry feed him
• overcome evil with good
• everyone must commit themselves to peace
• for i was hungry and you gave me something to drink
• declare holy war call the troops to arm
• everyone who draws the sword will die by the sword
• for love of money is the root of all evil