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Just War Theory (Christianity)

In this lesson, we will focus on the Christian just war theory. We will explore Aquinas' just war theory and look at a case study: can wars be just? Falklands/WWII.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which of these terms is best defined by "a selfish desire for something"?

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Q2.Which of these terms is best defined by "deliberately harming someone/a group/a nation as a response to them harming you"?

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Q3.Which of these terms is best defined by "acting to prevent harm to yourself"?

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Q4.Which religions traditionally may accept that conflict may sometimes be necessary in order to defend yourself?

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Q5.Which religions would traditionally encourage retaliation?

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Q6.Which religions would traditionally accept greed as an acceptable motivation for war?

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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 terms is best defined by "a selfish desire for something"?

1/6

Q2.Which of these terms is best defined by "deliberately harming someone/a group/a nation as a response to them harming you"?

2/6

Q3.Which of these terms is best defined by "acting to prevent harm to yourself"?

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Q4.Which religions traditionally may accept that conflict may sometimes be necessary in order to defend yourself?

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Q5.Which religions would traditionally encourage retaliation?

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Q6.Which religions would traditionally accept greed as an acceptable motivation for war?

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Just war theory (Christianity)

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Q1.Which notable Christian thinker created the just war theory?

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Q2.What areas of conflict do rules of the just war theory cover?

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Q3.Which of these statements is true about how the concept of sanctity of life can be applied to the the just war theory.

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Q4.Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Started by the Government or rightful leader"

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Q5.Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Use a suitable amount of force, do not use excessive force"

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Q6.Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "All other ways of solving the dispute must have been tried"

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Q7.Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Correcting an injustice, defending yourself or others"

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Just war theory (Christianity)

Check you can recall the key content from the lesson by completing this quiz

Q1.Which notable Christian thinker created the just war theory?

1/7

Q2.What areas of conflict do rules of the just war theory cover?

2/7

Q3.Which of these statements is true about how the concept of sanctity of life can be applied to the the just war theory.

3/7

Q4.Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Started by the Government or rightful leader"

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Q5.Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Use a suitable amount of force, do not use excessive force"

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Q6.Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "All other ways of solving the dispute must have been tried"

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Q7.Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Correcting an injustice, defending yourself or others"

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