Just War Theory (Christianity)

Religious education

Which notable Christian thinker created the just war theory?

Both when you can go to war and how the war should be fought

What areas of conflict do rules of the just war theory cover?

It can only be used to support the theory

It could be used to both support and oppose the theory

Which of these statements is true about how the concept of sanctity of life can be applied to the the just war theory.

Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Started by the Government or rightful leader"

Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Use a suitable amount of force, do not use excessive force"

Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "All other ways of solving the dispute must have been tried"

Which condition of the just war theory can be explained by the following text: "Correcting an injustice, defending yourself or others"

Which of these terms is best defined by "a selfish desire for something"?

Which of these terms is best defined by "deliberately harming someone/a group/a nation as a response to them harming you"?

Which of these terms is best defined by "acting to prevent harm to yourself"?

Which religions traditionally may accept that conflict may sometimes be necessary in order to defend yourself?

Which religions would traditionally encourage retaliation?

Which religions would traditionally accept greed as an acceptable motivation for war?