Religion & belief in 21st century conflict

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of restoring harmony after relationships have broken down?

A Justice

B Pacifism

C Reconciliation

D Retaliation

Give two religious beliefs which show that terrorism is wrong.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about having weapons of mass destruction.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about the importance of peace-making in the world.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘War should never be described as holy.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of restoring harmony after relationships have broken down?

A Justice

B Pacifism

C Reconciliation

D Retaliation

Give two religious beliefs which show that terrorism is wrong.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about having weapons of mass destruction.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about the importance of peace-making in the world.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘War should never be described as holy.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following terms may be used to describe the belief that all violence is wrong?

A Deterrence

B Justice

C Pacifism

D Terrorism

Give two ways in which religious believers might act as peacemakers.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about countries having a nuclear deterrent.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs that encourage people to help victims of war.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Self-defence is the only good reason for going to war.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following terms may be used to describe the belief that all violence is wrong?

A Deterrence

B Justice

C Pacifism

D Terrorism

Give two ways in which religious believers might act as peacemakers.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs about countries having a nuclear deterrent.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs that encourage people to help victims of war.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Self-defence is the only good reason for going to war.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

should refer to religious arguments

may refer to non-religious arguments

should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of accepting someone’s apology for what they have done wrong?

A Forgiveness

B Justice

C Protest

D Punishment

Give two reasons why a conflict may be said to be a ‘holy war’.

Explain two similar religious beliefs about a country using weapons of mass destruction.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two reasons why some religious believers choose to work for an organisation that helps victims of war.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘All religious believers should be pacifists and never fight.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment

Which one of the following best expresses the idea of accepting someone’s apology for what they have done wrong?

A Forgiveness

B Justice

C Protest

D Punishment

Give two reasons why a conflict may be said to be a ‘holy war’.

Explain two similar religious beliefs about a country using weapons of mass destruction.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two reasons why some religious believers choose to work for an organisation that helps victims of war.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘All religious believers should be pacifists and never fight.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment

Which one of the following describes the unlawful use of violence against civilians?

A Forgiveness

B Pacifism

C Reconciliation

D Terrorism

Give two ways victims of war are helped by religious organisations.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about violence.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about justice.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Being prepared to fight a war is the best way to keep the peace.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following describes the unlawful use of violence against civilians?

A Forgiveness

B Pacifism

C Reconciliation

D Terrorism

Give two ways victims of war are helped by religious organisations.

Explain two contrasting religious beliefs in contemporary British society about violence.

In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about justice.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Being prepared to fight a war is the best way to keep the peace.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following describes why having nuclear weapons might prevent war?

A Acts as a deterrent

B Brings forgiveness

C Causes terrorism

D Promotes justice

Give two of the criteria for a Just War.

Explain two similar religious beliefs about peace-making.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about violent protest.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Greed or just wanting a better life are never good reasons for going to war.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]

Which one of the following describes why having nuclear weapons might prevent war?

A Acts as a deterrent

B Brings forgiveness

C Causes terrorism

D Promotes justice

Give two of the criteria for a Just War.

Explain two similar religious beliefs about peace-making.

In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions.

Explain two religious beliefs about violent protest.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Greed or just wanting a better life are never good reasons for going to war.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to religious arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

[Plus SPaG 3 marks]