the use of physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill

anger about something morally wrong, with the aim of making things right in a fair and just way

doing something to help others, even if it’s personally difficult, without expecting a reward

Violence, including violent protest

Religious education

The meaning and significance of peace, justice, forgiveness and reconciliation

Contrasting religious views about violence

Reasons for war

Religion as a cause of war and Holy War

The Just War theory

Terrorism

Pacifism

Different religious views about pacifism

Nuclear weapons and nuclear deterrence

Weapons of mass destruction

Different religious views about weapons of mass destruction

Religion and peace-making

Religious responses to victims of war

The work of Christian Aid for victims of war

In this unit pupils examine ideas of violence and how some religions justify war in terms of holy or just war. They will move on to examine specific ideas such as nuclear war and terrorism. Finally they will examine the role of religion in finding and making peace.

Religion, peace and conflict

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Honour based violence, terrorism, extremism and radicalisation.

Christians believe that violence should be {{}}.

What type of violence do humanists particularly reject?

Christians and humanists may accept violence if it is for {{}} purposes.

Many Christians and humanists believe righteous anger can be shown through peaceful actions like {{}}.

What do Christians often seek after conflict?

Christians forgive because they believe God will ultimately {{}} everyone.

What is the Fellowship of Reconciliation?

Which Beatitude inspires the Fellowship of Reconciliation?

Forgiveness also means avoiding the need for {{}}.

What miracle happens during Jesus’ arrest?

Violence, including violent protest

Lesson outcome

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