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Discuss the following statement into your books. You may learn the quote for a GCSE answer.

Discuss the following statement into your books. You may learn the quote for a GCSE answer. “I am not here to bring peace but the sword” Jesus-Christ Peace I leave, my peace I give you” Jesus-Christ What rules can you think of in Christianity that goes against War and violence?.

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Discuss the following statement into your books. You may learn the quote for a GCSE answer.

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  1. Discuss the following statement into your books. You may learn the quote for a GCSE answer. • “I am not here to bring peace but the sword” Jesus-Christ • Peace I leave, my peace I give you” Jesus-Christ • What rules can you think of in Christianity that goes against War and violence?

  2. Religious attitudes to War Write homework into diary Complete sheet on other religious attitudes and answer exam questions 1hr

  3. Big picture • Lesson gives you an understand of Christian attitudes to war. Followed by home learning on other religions • Knowledge on differing attitudes • Understanding what is pacifism and Just Wars • Demonstrating knowledge through exam questions

  4. Outcomes • All must know the definition of pacifism and just war. • All should outline the Christian attitude to war and peace • Most could explain the Christian view on war and peace • Few will complete a 6 mark question and gain 4 or more marks

  5. All Christians believe they should be working for peace, because Jesus came to bring peace to the world. However, there are different attitudes to war among Christians Some Christians believe that war is so wrong that Christians should never fight in wars (they are called pacifists) Some Christians believe that fighting wars can be the best way of bringing peace as long as the war is a just one.

  6. Bible as a guide.... • Matt 5:39b-41 • Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. • Matt 26:52b • All who draw the sword will die by the sword. • 2 Cor 10:3-4 • For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power... • Ecclesiastics 9:18 • Wisdom is better than weapons of war...

  7. Card Sort in pairs • Complete card sort splitting into ; • Christian pacifism • Christians can fight Just Wars

  8. Complete question ‘Christians should support wars if they are fought for just reasons.’ • Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion? 3marks • Give reasons why some people may disagree with you. 3marks In your answer you should refer to at least one religion • Explain why some Christians are against fighting in wars and some are not? 8marks

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