Pacifism

In this lesson, we will focus on pacifism. We will explore pacifism in Christianity and pacifism in Islam with a focus on peace and self defence.

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Q1.What is the definition of weapons of mass destruction?

Weapons that kill a large number of people and/or cause great damage to the natural environment.WMDWeapons that involve a nuclear reaction. They devastate a huge area and kill large numbers.Weapons that use chemicals to poison, burn or paralyse humans. They can also cause great damage to the natural environment.

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Q2.What country did America drop two nuclear bombs on during WWII?

GermanyJapanItalyUK

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Q3.How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Between 5,000 and 10,000Between 27,000 and 50,000Between 117,000 and 250,000Between 250,000 and 420,000

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Q4.Which part of the Christian just war theory would be used to disagree with the use of weapons of mass destruction.

Just causeRight intentionProportionate forceCorrect authority

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Q5.How can the actions of Muhammad in the Battle of Badr be used to form a view on WMD?

Muhammad killed as many opposition soldiers as possible. WMD are therefore acceptable.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.Muhammad didn't use any force at all. Therefore WMD are unacceptable.Muhammad used WMD in the Battle of Badr. Therefore, it is fine to use them today.

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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.What is the definition of weapons of mass destruction?

1/5

Q2.What country did America drop two nuclear bombs on during WWII?

GermanyJapanItalyUK

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Q3.How many people are estimated to have died as a result of the nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Between 5,000 and 10,000Between 27,000 and 50,000Between 117,000 and 250,000Between 250,000 and 420,000

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Q4.Which part of the Christian just war theory would be used to disagree with the use of weapons of mass destruction.

Just causeRight intentionProportionate forceCorrect authority

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Q5.How can the actions of Muhammad in the Battle of Badr be used to form a view on WMD?

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Pacifism

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Q1.Which is the best definition of pacifism?

Pacifism is the belief that violence of any kind is unjustifiable. Therefore, all disputes should be settled with peaceful means.Pacifism is the belief that violence should be avoided. It can be used as a last resort.Violence should be pursued in order to resolve conflicts swiftly.Promoting peace throughout the world.

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Q2.Can Muhammad be considered a pacifist?

YesNo

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Q3.Can Mairead Corrigan be considered a pacifist?

YesNo

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Q4.Can Dietrich Bonhoeffer be considered a pacifist?

YesNo

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Q5.Which of the following people used force in the Battle of Badr?

MuhammadDietrich BonhoefferMairead Corrigan

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Q6.Which of the following people became involved in a plot to kill Hitler?

MuhammadDietrich BonhoefferMairead Corrigan

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Q7.Which of the following people founded Women for Peace?

MuhammadDietrich BonhoefferMairead Corrigan

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Pacifism

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

Q1.Which is the best definition of pacifism?

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Q2.Can Muhammad be considered a pacifist?

YesNo

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Q3.Can Mairead Corrigan be considered a pacifist?

YesNo

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Q4.Can Dietrich Bonhoeffer be considered a pacifist?

YesNo

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Q5.Which of the following people used force in the Battle of Badr?

MuhammadDietrich BonhoefferMairead Corrigan

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Q6.Which of the following people became involved in a plot to kill Hitler?

MuhammadDietrich BonhoefferMairead Corrigan

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Q7.Which of the following people founded Women for Peace?

MuhammadDietrich BonhoefferMairead Corrigan

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