Explain what religious people might do to help the victims of war
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Violence is the only way to end disputes
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'In the light of ethical theory, discuss arguments for and against pacifism.'
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Explain the arguments put forward by some Christian pacifists and demonstrate how Christian non-pacifists might support their position
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Some Christians believe in the Just War Theory which was originally written in the 3rd Century AD by St. Augaustine
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My Role Model - Mahatma Gandhi.
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Christians in developed countries.
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Spectator violence in sports is everywhere, and it is on the rise. Just a few weeks ago a San Francisco Giants baseball fan was fatally stabbed and his friend beaten unconscious by three men following the game Barry
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