a Christian charity founded in 1945 that tackles poverty, injustice, and inequality through aid and advocacy

someone who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, violence, persecution or disaster and seeks safety in another country

those who are harmed during a war, for example those killed, injured or left homeless

The work of Christian Aid for victims of war

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

Religion and peace-making

Religious responses to 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

Christian Aid supports victims of war through emergency and {{}} aid.

Long-term support includes rebuilding, training health workers and {{}} counselling.

Helping rebuild homes and schools is part of:

They may suffer long-term trauma or injury

Why might soldiers be considered victims of war?

Love and help everyone, even strangers or enemies

What does the parable of the Good Samaritan teach?

They ensure all people retain dignity and safety

Why are human rights laws important during war?

Many Christians and charities give aid, host {{}} and promote peace.

They may be bombed or face sanctions despite not supporting the war

Why might civilians from the attacking country be seen as victims too?


The work of Christian Aid for victims of war

Lesson outcome

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