Holy War

Religious education

Peace and conflict

A holy war is fighting for a religious cause or God.

A holy war is fighting for a religious cause or God. Holy wars are usually controlled by a religious leader.

Holy wars are fighting to spread the faith.

Holy wars are usually controlled by a religious leader.

Which of these best defines the term 'holy war'

Holy wars are actively pursued in Christianity today.

Holy wars are important to defend the faith and help it spread.

The concept of holy war doesn’t really feature in current Christian thought.

Which of these statements best reflects the generally accepted Christian position on holy wars?

Who led the Christians in the First Crusade?

Who led the Israelites in the Battle of Jericho?

Who created the plan for the Battle of Jericho?

The struggle to build a good Islamic society and protect the faith. This can allow, but does not demand, the use of force, including war, in order to defend the faith.

The struggle to fight for God. Being prepared to lay down your life for the cause of Allah.

The struggle to resist the use of force in all circumstances.

The struggle to use force to protect the faith. Being prepared to lay down your life for the cause of Allah.

Which of these best defines the lesser jihad?

Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr give a good example as to how to conduct a conflict in such a way as 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 'the absence of conflict or war'?

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?

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 religious group/s generally promote a non-violent approach to conflict?

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?

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?

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

Which of these key terms is best defined by 'pardoning someone for what they have done wrong'?

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.

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Contains conflict or violence.

Adult supervision suggested

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

Holy War

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