RE R EVISION P EACE AND C ONFLICT Unit 8 Thursday 15 th May

P EACE AND C ONFLICT A) What is pacifism 2 marks

P EACE AND C ONFLICT A) Pacifism = The belief violence and war are wrong 2 The belief disputes should be settled peacefully 2 Refusing to fight in wars 2 Belief in non violence 2 Refusing to fight 1 Being against war 1

P EACE AND C ONFLICT B)Do you think schools treat bullies too softly? 4 marks Give 2 reasons for your point of view

P EACE AND C ONFLICT B) Agree: Schools treat bullies too softly Schools talk to them instead of punishing them Bullies hurt innocent people, schools should hand them over to the police Bullies should be kept away from their victims Disagree: They are victims of their family life They need counselling not punishment Bullies need as much help as victims Other approaches are possible if valid

P EACE AND C ONFLICT C) Choose 1 religion other than Christianity and explain why forgiveness is important for followers of that religion(8marks)

P EACE AND C ONFLICT C Choose 1 religion other than Christianity and explain why forgiveness is important for followers of that religion(8marks) Muslim views on forgiveness Allah is compassionate and merciful so Muslims should forgive If Muslims want forgiveness on Judgement day they should forgive others The Qur’an says Muslims should forgive others sins against them Muhammad forgave people, and his example should be followed Forgiveness makes you a better Muslim Other approaches are valid

P EACE AND C ONFLICT D) If people were more religious, there would be no wars. 6 marks In your answer you should refer to Christianity (i) Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion (ii) Give reasons why some people may disagree with you

P EACE AND C ONFLICT D) If people were more religious, there would be no wars. 6 marks Agree: Some Christians believe they cannot fight in wars under the commandment “Do not kill” Jesus said love your enemies and turn the other cheek Most religions talk about respecting others so if you respect them you won’t fight them. Disagree: Many wars are started by religious people Different religions think they are right about their relationship with God and will fight to have their view accepted Some religions say they,must fight if their faith is under attack

P EACE AND C ONFLICT A) What is just war 2 marks

P EACE AND C ONFLICT A) Just War: Wars fought for the right reasons in the right way 2 Wars fought in self defence in which civilians are not hurt 2 Wars fought for the right reason 1 Wars fought in the right way 1

P EACE AND C ONFLICT B) Do you think wars are always bad? 4 marks Give 2 reasons for your point of view

P EACE AND C ONFLICT B)Do you think wars are always bad? 4 marks Agree: Wars kill people and that is wriong Wars damage the economy War is against some religious teachings Disagree Sometimes it is the only way to stop evil being done You must defend yourself from attack It is the right thing to do when you want to free innocent people e.g Jews in WW2 Other approaches are possible

P EACE AND C ONFLICT C) Choose one religion other than Christianity and explain why its followers are against bullying. (8marks)

P EACE AND C ONFLICT C) Choose one religion other than Christianity and explain why its followers are against bullying(8marks ) Muslims are against bullying because: Violence without just cause is sinful All humans are the creation of Allah, bullying is the mistreatment of his creations It is the duty of the strong to protect the weak and vulnerable On Judgement Day harming others will bring punishment upon you

P EACE AND C ONFLICT D)Religious people should always forgive. 6 marks In your answer you should refer to Christianity (i) Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion (ii) Give reasons why some people may disagree with you

P EACE AND C ONFLICT D)Religious people should always forgive. 6 marks Agree: Jesus said forgive your brother 77 times Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of all sins for all people If people do not forgive, God will not forgive them Disagree: If you keep forgiving people they will keep doing wrong People need to be punished to learn what they have done wrong You can’t forgive people who do horrible things Other approaches are valid