11.3 Religion & Violence (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define violence.
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Define violence.
Any behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage or kill someone or something.
Define a conscientious objector.
A pacifist who refuses to go to war; some were imprisoned during WWII for refusing to fight.
Give an example of a peaceful protest and a fatal one from history.
Martin Luther King Jr led peaceful Civil Rights protests; suffragette Emily Davison died protesting for women's rights at the 1913 Epsom Derby.
Why do Christians believe violence is wrong?
Because of Jesus' teachings — he is the 'Prince of Peace' (Isaiah 9:6) and commanded 'Love your enemies', so love, not violence, should be the answer.
What did Jesus teach in place of 'eye for eye, tooth for tooth'?
'Do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek' — be peaceful and avoid conflict.
What does Matthew 26:52 teach about using violence?
'All who draw the sword, will die by the sword' — if you use violence, your life is likely to be ended by violence.
When may some Christians accept war or conflict?
When there is a good reason to go to war, but it should always be a last resort.
What is the Muslim view on using violence?
Muslims should not use violence except under legal authority — violence without just cause is sinful, and harming a fellow Muslim acts against the Ummah.
Define Greater Jihad and Lesser Jihad.
Greater Jihad = the inner struggle to do the right thing; Lesser Jihad = the justification to defend the religion if it is attacked.
What did Muhammad (pbuh) say in his final sermon about fellow Muslims?
'Every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim' — so no one should be violent to their brother.
Does Islam accept pacifism or 'turning the other cheek'?
No — there is no idea of pacifism in Islam; if human rights such as freedom to worship are removed, Muslims are forced to act, though passive resistance is a tradition.
A ______ is a person against war, violence and conflict no matter what the reason.
A pacifist is a person against war, violence and conflict no matter what the reason.
What must UK protest organisers do if a march is planned?
Tell the police at least 6 days before; police can alter the route or seek a court order to ban it if it may intimidate others or turn violent.
True or False?
No religion promotes violence in its teachings.
True.
No religion promotes violence, and all generally agree conflict should be avoided if at all possible — though teachings differ on when violence may be justified.
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