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- 1What is war?A period of hostile relations between nations or factions that involves the use of armed forces
- 2Name the 3 Christian attitudes towards warHoly War • Just War • No War
- 3Describe Holy WarHoly War is a war declared in order to defend a religion
- 4Give an example of Holy WarChristian Europe launched 9 crusades against the Muslim-ruled Jerusalem
- 5Give a quote justifying Holy WarGod orders Israelites to protect the promised land: "Proclaim this among the nations: prepare for war" - Old Testament
- 6Describe Just WarJust War is a war fought because of morally right reasons, such as to defend a country from attack
- 7Who was a major contributor to Just War Theory?St Thomas Aquinas
- 8List the requirements for a Just War• just cause - defending a nation or stopping tyranny
• proportional - no excessive use of force