Practice Flashcards: GCSE Religious Studies: Peace, Conflict and Justice | Zestly

Question 1

Just war

Accepted Answer

A set of criteria used to determine if a war is morally justifiable. The mistake is often thinking it is a way to approve any war a government wants.

Question 2

Proportionality

Accepted Answer

The principle that the force used in a conflict must not exceed what is necessary to achieve the objective. The mistake is confusing this with the total amount of force available.

Question 3

Last resort

Accepted Answer

The requirement that all peaceful diplomatic options must be exhausted before war is declared. The mistake is assuming it means waiting until the last possible second to act.

Question 4

Pacifism

Question 5

Conscientious objection

Question 6

Forgiveness

Question 7

Reconciliation

Question 8

Retribution

Question 9

Deterrence

Question 10

Reformation

Question 11

Protection

Question 12

Sanctity of life