Deliberate Practice

Religious education

Peace and conflict

Which of these key terms is best defined by 'the absence of conflict or war'?

Life can be taken for the cause of terrorism.

Life is sacred as it is a gift from God. Life therefore needs protecting, only God can take life.

The sanctity of life is used in both Islam and Christianity to oppose terrorism. Which of these best defines the sanctity of life?

Which notable Christian thinker created the just war theory?

Which of these key terms is best defined by 'restoring friendly relations after a conflict or disagreement'?

Pacifism is the belief that violence of any kind is unjustifiable. Therefore, all disputes should be settled with peaceful means.

Pacifism is the belief that violence should be avoided. It can be used as a last resort.

Violence should be pursued in order to resolve conflicts swiftly.

Which is the best definition of pacifism?

Which religion demands that injustice is responded to with violence?

Christian religious teachings generally support terrorism.

Islamic religious teachings generally support terrorism.

Religious teachings generally support terrorism.

Terrorism is not supported by religious teachings as religious teachings generally seek to protect innocent life.

Which of these statements is generally considered to be true?

That as many enemies as possible are harmed.

That it is the last resort and that the minimum force necessary is used.

That maximum force is used to ensure the enemy is defeated quickly.

Where Christians and Muslims do accept the use of violence, what conditions do they generally insist on?

According to Jesus how should Christians treat those who perform hateful actions?

Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr give a good example as to how to conduct a conflict in such a way to enable reconciliation.

Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr made forgiveness entirely impossible.

Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr made reconciliation entirely impossible.

Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr were completely unjust.

Which of these statements do Muslims traditionally believe is true?

Which of these key terms is best defined by 'bringing about what is right and fair'?

Which condition of the  Christian just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Use a suitable amount of force, do not use excessive force."

That you use force without trying to resolve it peacefully first.

What key term is best defined by "using actions that threaten or harm others in order to express disapproval"?

What key term is best defined by "using peaceful actions to express disapproval"?

You should always seek to respond peacefully, however, where this is not possible you can use as much force as you want to restore justice.

You should always seek to respond peacefully, however, where this is not possible you can use the minimum force required to restore justice.

Which of these statements best describes how the example of Muhammad can be used to form a view on protest?

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