Nuclear weapons and WMD's

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Peace and conflict

Weapons that involve a nuclear reaction. They devastate a huge area and kill large numbers.

Weapons that kill a large number of people and/or cause great damage to the natural environment.

Weapons that use chemicals to poison, burn or paralyse humans. They can also cause great damage to the natural environment.

What is the definition of weapons of mass destruction?

What country did America drop two nuclear bombs on during WWII?

How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Which part of the Christian just war theory would be used to disagree with the use of weapons of mass destruction.

Muhammad didn't use any force at all. Therefore WMD are unacceptable.

Muhammad killed as many opposition soldiers as possible. WMD are therefore acceptable.

Muhammad used WMD in the Battle of Badr. Therefore, it is fine to use them today.

Muhammad was careful to only use minimum force. Instead of killing opposition forces, where possible, he captured them. WMD are not proportionate force. They kill huge numbers of people.Therefore WMDs are unacceptable.

How can the actions of Muhammad in the Battle of Badr be used to form a view on WMD?

A holy war is fighting for a religious cause or God.

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.

Holy wars are usually controlled by a religious leader.

Which of these best defines the term 'holy war'

Holy wars are actively pursued in Christianity today.

Holy wars are important to defend the faith and help it spread.

The concept of holy war doesn’t really feature in current Christian thought.

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

Who led the Christians in the First Crusade?

Who led the Israelites in the Battle of Jericho?

Who created the plan for the Battle of Jericho?

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.

The struggle to fight for God. 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 use force to protect the faith. Being prepared to lay down your life for the cause of Allah.

Which of these best defines the lesser jihad?

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.

Which of these statements do Muslims traditionally believe is true?

Nuclear weapons and WMD's

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