Terrorism
In this lesson, we will focus on terrorism. We will explore terrorism as a form of violent protest, Christian and Islamic views on terrorism and how scripture can be misinterpreted to fit with terrorist ideology.
Terrorism
In this lesson, we will focus on terrorism. We will explore terrorism as a form of violent protest, Christian and Islamic views on terrorism and how scripture can be misinterpreted to fit with terrorist ideology.
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Key learning points
- Terrorism as a form of violent protest.
- Christian and Islamic views on terrorism.
- How scripture can be misinterpreted to fit with terrorist ideology.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Content guidance
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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7 Questions
Q1.
What key term is best defined by "an expression of disapproval, often in a public group"?
Justice
Nonviolent protest
Violent protest
Q2.
What key term is best defined by "using actions that threaten or harm others in order to express disapproval"?
Justice
Nonviolent protest
Protest
Q3.
What key term is best defined by "using peaceful actions to express disapproval"?
Justice
Protest
Violent protest
Q4.
In what city did the riots in England in 2011 first begin?
Birmingham
Liverpool
Manchester
Q5.
Which religion demands that injustice is responded to with violence?
Both Christianity and Islam
Christianity
Islam
Q6.
Which of these statements best describes how the example of Muhammad can be used to form a view on protest?
Violence should always be used.
Violence should never be used.
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.
Q7.
According to Jesus how should Christians treat those who perform hateful actions?
With hate
With hate and violence
With violence
7 Questions
Q1.
Which of these statements is generally considered to be true?
Christian religious teachings generally support terrorism.
Islamic religious teachings generally support terrorism.
Religious teachings generally support terrorism.
Q2.
The sanctity of life is used in both Islam and Christianity to oppose terrorism. Which of these best defines the sanctity of life?
God gives life.
Life can be taken for the cause of terrorism.
Life is special to God.
Q3.
Which religious group/s generally promote a non-violent approach to conflict?
Christianity
Islam
Neither Christianity or Islam
Q4.
Where Christians and Muslims do accept the use of violence, what conditions do they generally insist on?
That as many enemies as possible are harmed.
That maximum force is used to ensure the enemy is defeated quickly.
That you use force without trying to resolve it peacefully first.
Q5.
Which of these statements do Muslims traditionally believe is true?
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.
Q6.
According to Jesus how should Christians treat those who perform hateful actions?
With hate and violence.
With hate.
With violence.
Q7.
Islam comes from the word 'salam'. What word can 'salam' be translated to?
Humble
Love of Allah
Submission