Year 11

Pacifism

In this lesson, we will focus on pacifism. We will explore pacifism in Christianity and pacifism in Islam with a focus on peace and self defence.

Year 11

Pacifism

In this lesson, we will focus on pacifism. We will explore pacifism in Christianity and pacifism in Islam with a focus on peace and self defence.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Pacifism in Christianity.
  2. Pacifism in Islam with a focus on peace and self defence.

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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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the definition of weapons of mass destruction?
Weapons that involve a nuclear reaction. They devastate a huge area and kill large numbers.
Correct answer: Weapons that kill a large number of people and/or cause great damage to the natural environment.
Weapons that use chemicals to poison, burn or paralyse humans. They can also cause great damage to the natural environment.
WMD
Q2.
What country did America drop two nuclear bombs on during WWII?
Germany
Italy
Correct answer: Japan
UK
Q3.
How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Correct answer: Between 117,000 and 250,000
Between 250,000 and 420,000
Between 27,000 and 50,000
Between 5,000 and 10,000
Q4.
Which part of the Christian just war theory would be used to disagree with the use of weapons of mass destruction.
Correct authority
Just cause
Correct answer: Proportionate force
Right intention
Q5.
How can the actions of Muhammad in the Battle of Badr be used to form a view on WMD?
Muhammad didn't use any force at all. Therefore WMD are unacceptable.
Muhammad killed as many opposition soldiers as possible. WMD are therefore acceptable.
Muhammad used WMD in the Battle of Badr. Therefore, it is fine to use them today.
Correct answer: Muhammad was careful to only use minimum force. Instead of killing opposition forces, where possible, he captured them. WMD are not proportionate force. They kill huge numbers of people.Therefore WMDs are unacceptable.

7 Questions

Q1.
Which is the best definition of pacifism?
Correct answer: Pacifism is the belief that violence of any kind is unjustifiable. Therefore, all disputes should be settled with peaceful means.
Pacifism is the belief that violence should be avoided. It can be used as a last resort.
Promoting peace throughout the world.
Violence should be pursued in order to resolve conflicts swiftly.
Q2.
Can Muhammad be considered a pacifist?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q3.
Can Mairead Corrigan be considered a pacifist?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q4.
Can Dietrich Bonhoeffer be considered a pacifist?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q5.
Which of the following people used force in the Battle of Badr?
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Mairead Corrigan
Correct answer: Muhammad
Q6.
Which of the following people became involved in a plot to kill Hitler?
Correct answer: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Mairead Corrigan
Muhammad
Q7.
Which of the following people founded Women for Peace?
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Correct answer: Mairead Corrigan
Muhammad