the opposite of war; harmony between all in society

working to bring about peace and reconciliation

belief that all violence is wrong, which then affects all behaviours

making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement

Religion and peace-making

Religious education

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

Violence, including violent protest

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

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

As well as sometimes being involved in conflict, {{}} take part in peace-making by protecting civilians and supporting local communities.

Christian {{}} is a global organisation that works to build peace by tackling the root causes of conflict.

Desmond {{}} promoted non-violent resistance to apartheid and led the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

True – Both fully reject any use of force

False – Pacifists reject all violence, but peacemakers may allow some

False – Peace-makers believe in violence to solve all problems

Pacifists and peace-makers are the same, both reject all forms of violence.

Which of these is an example of peace-making?

To restore harmony and heal relationships

What is the ultimate goal of peace-making?

Christians believe that human life is sacred because people are made in the {{}} of God.

The Methodist Church teaches that {{}} weapons should be given up unilaterally if necessary.

Jesus taught that people should {{}} their enemies and not seek revenge.

Owning nuclear weapons to prevent attacks

Giving up all nuclear weapons immediately

What is the meaning of nuclear deterrence?

To show military strength to other nations

Why do some Christians support nuclear deterrence?

What ethical approach might justify possessing WMDs if it protects life?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Religion and peace-making

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.