A war that is fought with the belief that God is on their side and wants them to fight.
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Definition of a 'Just War'?
The belief that it is right to fight, which is a christian concept of justifying war.
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Definition of a 'Pacifist'?
Someone that believes that any kind of violence is wrong.
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Name some examples of pacifists.
Martin Luther King, Jesus, Gandhi, Buddhist monks, etc.
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Definition of a 'conscientious objector'?
A person who refuses to go to war because of what they believe to be right.
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Definition of a 'non-violent protest'?
A protest with the aim of peace to solve conflict. Types of non-violent protests are sit-ins or boycotts.
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Definition of 'terrorism'?
Use of violence or threat of violence to create an atmosphere of fear.
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What are nuclear weapons?
They are weapons of mass destruction caused by radioactive explosions and contamination.
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What does disarmament mean?
Getting rid of weapons.
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Name some of the causing factors of war.
Greed, racial issues, religion, economical issues, power, etc.
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What are the 5 main rules of the christian 'Just War' concept?
1) It must have a legit authority supporting it; i.e a government. 2) There must be a high chance of winning it. 3) It has to be a last resort. 4) It must promote good over evil. 5) No innocent civilians should be harmed.
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What are the costs of war?
Loss of many lives, psychological damage to many people, damage to the environment, and they are very expensive.
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Why might Christians fight?
It can be justified, you have to obey the ruling authority
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