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Criteria for a just war |
There is a chance of success It is fought with the aim of bringing peace It is a last resort No innocent civilians are killed The cause of the war is just The methods are fair |
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Christian attitudes to a just war theory - FOR |
It is accepted by many Christian churches Jesus taught his followers to obey the government St Paul taught that christians should obey those in authority War may be the lesser the of two evils It is right to stop evil Nations have a right to protect themselves |
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Christian attitudes to just war theory - AGAINST |
The 10 commandments do not allow killing Jesus taught them to love their enemies Jesus stopped his followers using violence War causes suffering |
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Lesser jihad |
Physical struggle or war |
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Greater jihad |
Inner struggle to make them a better Muslim and bring them closer to god |
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Muslims attitudes to a just war - FOR |
If fought for a just cause As a last resort If authorised by Muslim authority The minimum amount of suffering is cause It ends when the enemy surrenders Innocent civilians are not attacked The aim is to restore peace and freedom |
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Some Muslims believe war is never right because... |
Islam is about peace and reconciliation Innocent civilians will be killed Non - violent action is the only way to achieve peace Violence only leads to more violence |
