Attack the land of Merathaim and those who live in Pekod. Pursue, kill and completely destroy them, declares the LORD. Do everything I have commanded you. (Jeremiah 50:21)

“Do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek also.” (Matthew 5:39)

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“Blessed are the peacemakers for they are God’s children” (Matthew 5:9)

“…put down your sword, for those who live by the sword die by the sword.” (Matthew 26:52)

1st CenturyDuring the early year Christians followed Jesus’ teaching.

4th CenturyThe Roman Emperor became a Christian and used the cross as a symbol of his army.

11th CenturyChristians from Europe fought the crusades against the Ottoman empire (Muslims) this is called a Holy war. (The Christians lost.)

13th Century

Thomas Aquinas wrote rules for a just war

It must be started by the proper rulers of the country.

The reasons for going to war must be good (just) and have the right intention.

It must be as a last resort.

No more force than necessary should be used and civilians must be protected.

20th Century

Weapons are much more advanced and can kill lots of people. Some Christians say we need nuclear weapons to put others off attacking us.

Other Christians say that there should be no violence or threats of violence.

‘It can never be right to fight in a war.’Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. (5 marks)

‘It can never be right to fight in a war.’

Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. (5 marks)

I disagree with this statement, because I believe that there are certain conditions when a war has to be fought. It might be to fight a terrible evil dictator (like Saddam Hussain)or to protect your land from being invaded (like Hitler). Some people may disagree with me and say that war is always wrong because it causes suffering and misery, particularly of innocent people. Some Christians say that war is o.k under certain conditions, this is called the just war theory. Other Christians (such as Quakers) say that Jesus said turn the other cheek and love your neighbour, so they are pacifists.

‘It can never be right to fight in a war.’

Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. (5 marks)

I disagree with this statement, because I believe that there are certain conditions when a war has to be fought. It might be to fight a terrible evil dictator (like Saddam Hussain)or to protect your land from being invaded (like Hitler). Some people may disagree with me and say that war is always wrong because it causes suffering and misery, particularly of innocent people. Some Christians say that war is o.k under certain conditions, this is called the just war theory. Other Christians (such as Quakers) say that Jesus said turn the other cheek and love your neighbour, so they are pacifists.

‘It can never be right to fight in a war.’Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer,

and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. (5 marks)

I disagree with this statement, because I believe that there are certain conditions when a war has to be fought. It might be to fight a terrible evil dictator (like Saddam Hussain)or to protect your land from being invaded (like Hitler). Some people may disagree with me and say that war is always wrong because it causes suffering and misery, particularly of innocent people. Some Christians say that war is o.k under certain conditions, this is called the just war theory. Other Christians (such as Quakers) say that Jesus said turn the other cheek and love your neighbour, so they are pacifists.

‘It can never be right to fight in a war.’Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, and show that you have thought about

different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. (5 marks)

I disagree with this statement, because I believe that there are certain conditions when a war has to be fought. It might be to fight a terrible evil dictator (like Saddam Hussain)or to protect your land from being invaded (like Hitler). Some people may disagree with me and say that war is always wrong because it causes suffering and misery, particularly of innocent people. Some Christians say that war is o.k under certain conditions, this is called the just war theory. Other Christians (such as Quakers) say that Jesus said turn the other cheek and love your neighbour, so they are pacifists.

‘It can never be right to fight in a war.’Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. (5 marks)

I disagree with this statement, because I believe that there are certain conditions when a war has to be fought. It might be to fight a terrible evil dictator (like Saddam Hussain)or to protect your land from being invaded (like Hitler). Some people may disagree with me and say that war is always wrong because it causes suffering and misery, particularly of innocent people. Some Christians say that war is o.k under certain conditions, this is called the just war theory. Other Christians (such as Quakers) say that Jesus said turn the other cheek and love your neighbour, so they are pacifists.

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The Aims of Punishment

What is the point of Punishment?

Protection

Retribution

Deterrence

Reform

Desmond Tutu and Trevor Huddleston campaigned to give equal rights to all people in South Africa.

They did this because of their beliefs as Christians.

Explain how a Christian may work to make the world a fairer place. (7 marks)

Some Christians might campaign for human rights and join organisations such as Amnesty International.

Explain how a Christian may work to make the world a fairer place. (7 marks)One view

point

Some Christians might campaign for human rights and join organisations such as Amnesty International.

Other Christians might protest against injustice like marching against the War with Iraq.

Explain how a Christian may work to make the world a fairer place. (7 marks)A second

view point, slightly

different.

Some Christians might campaign for human rights and join organisations such as Amnesty International.

Other Christians might protest against injustice like marching against the War with Iraq.

Martin Luther King refused to use violence in his campaign for equal rights for Black Americans, because Jesus said that violence is wrong. He used the bus boycott as a method of protest which put the government under pressure to change the law.

Explain how a Christian may work to make the world a fairer place. (7 marks)Some more

explanation and reasons why. A

personal example.

Some Christians might campaign for human rights and join organisations such as Amnesty International.

Other Christians might protest against injustice like marching against the War with Iraq.

Martin Luther King refused to use violence in his campaign for equal rights for Black Americans, because Jesus said that violence is wrong. He used the bus boycott as a method of protest which put the government under pressure to change the law.

Explain how a Christian may work to make the world a fairer place. (7 marks)A level 3

answer. 5 or 6 out of

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