Holy War

In this lesson, we will focus on holy war. We will explore the history of Holy War in Christianity (Crusades, warfare in the Old Testament) and Holy War in Islam with links to lesser jihad (example of the Battle of Badr).

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these key terms is best defined by 'the absence of conflict or war'?

JusticePeaceForgivenessReconciliation

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Q2.Which religion demands that injustice is responded to with violence?

ChristianityIslamBoth Christianity and IslamNeither Christianity or Islam

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Q3.Which of these statements is generally considered to be true?

Religious teachings generally support terrorism.Islamic religious teachings generally support terrorism.Christian religious teachings generally support terrorism.Terrorism is not supported by religious teachings as religious teachings generally seek to protect innocent life.

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Q4.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 is special to God.Life is sacred as it is a gift from God. Life therefore needs protecting, only God can take life.Life can be taken for the cause of terrorism.

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Q5.Which religious group/s generally promote a non-violent approach to conflict?

ChristianityIslamBoth Christianity and IslamNeither Christianity or Islam

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Q6.Where Christians and Muslims do accept the use of violence, what conditions do they generally insist on?

That it is the last resort and that the minimum force necessary is used.That maximum force is used to ensure the enemy is defeated quickly.That as many enemies as possible are harmed.

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Q7.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 the minimum force required to restore justice.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.

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Q8.According to Jesus how should Christians treat those who perform hateful actions?

With hateWith violenceWith loveWith hate and violence

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Q9.Which of these key terms is best defined by 'pardoning someone for what they have done wrong'?

PeaceJusticeForgivenessReconciliation

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Q10.Which of these statements do Muslims traditionally believe is true?

Muhammad's actions in the battle of Badr give a good example as to how to conduct a conflict in such a way to enable reconciliation.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.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these key terms is best defined by 'the absence of conflict or war'?

JusticePeaceForgivenessReconciliation

1/10

Q2.Which religion demands that injustice is responded to with violence?

ChristianityIslamBoth Christianity and IslamNeither Christianity or Islam

2/10

Q3.Which of these statements is generally considered to be true?

3/10

Q4.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 is special to God.Life is sacred as it is a gift from God. Life therefore needs protecting, only God can take life.Life can be taken for the cause of terrorism.

4/10

Q5.Which religious group/s generally promote a non-violent approach to conflict?

ChristianityIslamBoth Christianity and IslamNeither Christianity or Islam

5/10

Q6.Where Christians and Muslims do accept the use of violence, what conditions do they generally insist on?

That it is the last resort and that the minimum force necessary is used.That maximum force is used to ensure the enemy is defeated quickly.That as many enemies as possible are harmed.

6/10

Q7.Which of these statements best describes how the example of Muhammad can be used to form a view on protest?

7/10

Q8.According to Jesus how should Christians treat those who perform hateful actions?

With hateWith violenceWith loveWith hate and violence

8/10

Q9.Which of these key terms is best defined by 'pardoning someone for what they have done wrong'?

PeaceJusticeForgivenessReconciliation

9/10

Q10.Which of these statements do Muslims traditionally believe is true?

10/10

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Holy war

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Q1.Which of these best defines the term 'holy war'

A holy war is fighting for a religious cause or God.Holy wars are usually controlled by a religious leader.A holy war is fighting for a religious cause or God. Holy wars are usually controlled by a religious leader.Holy wars are fighting to spread the faith.

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Q2.Which of these statements best reflects the generally accepted Christian position on holy wars?

The concept of holy war doesn’t really feature in current Christian thought.Holy wars are actively pursued in Christianity today.Holy wars are looked upon favourably.Holy wars are important to defend the faith and help it spread.

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Q3.Who led the Christians in the First Crusade?

Pope BenedictPope Urban IIThe Archbishop of CanterburyMoses

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Q4.Who led the Israelites in the Battle of Jericho?

MosesJoshuaRahabPope Urban II

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Q5.Who created the plan for the Battle of Jericho?

JoshuaRahabMosesGod

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Q6.Which of these best defines the lesser jihad?

The struggle to fight for God. Being prepared to lay down your life for the cause of Allah.The struggle to use force to protect the faith. Being prepared to lay down your life for the cause of Allah.The struggle to resist the use of force in all circumstances.The struggle to build a good Islamic society and protect the faith. This can allow, but does not demand, the use of force, including war, in order to defend the faith.

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Q7.Which of these statements do Muslims traditionally believe is true?

Muhammad's actions in the Battle of Badr give a good example as to how to conduct a conflict in such a way as to enable reconciliation.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.

7/7

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Holy war

Check you can recall the key information from the holy war lesson by completing this quiz.

Q1.Which of these best defines the term 'holy war'

1/7

Q2.Which of these statements best reflects the generally accepted Christian position on holy wars?

2/7

Q3.Who led the Christians in the First Crusade?

Pope BenedictPope Urban IIThe Archbishop of CanterburyMoses

3/7

Q4.Who led the Israelites in the Battle of Jericho?

MosesJoshuaRahabPope Urban II

4/7

Q5.Who created the plan for the Battle of Jericho?

JoshuaRahabMosesGod

5/7

Q6.Which of these best defines the lesser jihad?

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Q7.Which of these statements do Muslims traditionally believe is true?

7/7

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