War and Peace Quiz

Why do some people go to war? click all that apply

• To defend country

• To reduce unemployment

• To defend their country or beliefs

• To avoid political debates

• To remove a leader

What is the key message of Corrie ten Boom’s story related to forgiveness?

• Forgiveness is optional in Christianity, some denominations don't enforce it in some situations

• Christians should take revenge in extreme situations - 'an eye for an eye'

• She refused to forgive her enemies, when she found out what they'd done to her family

• Forgiveness is essential, even in extreme situations

What is the legal status of the right to protest in the UK?

• It is not allowed at all

• It is allowed only with police permission

• It is a protected democratic right, within limits

• It is limited to online protests only

'Terrorism is a grave sin in Islam'

• Terrorism is acceptable if it serves a religious goal

• Islam encourages violence against all non-believers

• Terrorism is a grave sin and completely forbidden

• Terrorism is allowed during holy wars

Which of the following is not one of the Just War criteria?

• Just cause

• 100% Chance of success

• Legitimate authority

• Establish good

What is a not a key teaching of Islamic Just War Theory?

• Last resort

• Done in self-defence

• Any country has been attacked

• Muslim citizens have been tyrannised

Is a Holy war declared to force people to convert to Islam?

• yes, that was the intention of the war, to save people by converting them

• no, this was not the intention of the war, but conversion is encouraged

• no, people are never encouraged to join a religion, it is up to them to find out alone

Which Buddhist moral codes argue against Weapons of Mass Destruction?

• Ahimsa

• Right Action

• First Precept

• The 4th Noble Truth

Which Muslim belief challenges total pacifism?

How might Quakers respond to war?

• By joining the army

• Only by protesting against it

• By conscientiously objecting

• By ignoring it, and focusing on good things happening