11 Starter for 5! What was one of the effects of America dropping a nuclear weapon on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Give an argument to support the view that the UK should update it’s nuclear weapons. Give an argument against the view that the UK should update it’s nuclear weapons. Which Christian denomination are pacifists and instead of fighting drove ambulances during WW1? Which parable explains Jesus’ teaching of ‘love your neighbour as yourself’?

11 Starter for 5! What was one of the effects of America dropping a nuclear weapon on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? What was one of the effects of America dropping a nuclear weapon on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Killed hundreds of thousands of civilians, death through radiation sickness, increased risk of cancer due to exposure to radiation Give an argument to support the view that the UK should update it’s nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons are a good deterrent, we might be vulnerable without them Give an argument against the view that the UK should update it’s nuclear weapons. They are extremely expensive, they kill thousands of innocent people, they are unlikely to be used so the money could be better spent elsewhere Which Christian denomination are pacifists and instead of fighting drove ambulances during WW1? The Quakers Which parable explains Jesus’ teaching of ‘love your neighbour as yourself’? The Good Samaritan

Holy War Learning Objective: to explain religious beliefs and teachings on Holy War. I can define the term Holy War I can give an example of a Holy War I can evaluate whether Christians should support holy wars

Holy War Keyword: Holy War Features of a Holy War for Muslims: It cannot be declared to force people to convert to Islam but can be used to defend the faith, e.g. if they are denied the right to worship Muhammad and his followers were forced to fight to defend themselves against attackers who disagreed with their teachings It cannot be declared for financial gain or power Keyword: Holy War Fighting for a religious cause or God, probably controlled by a religious leader Features of a Holy War for Christians: It must be authorised by a religious leader with great authority The purpose should be to defend their faith against attack Those who take part believe they will gain spiritual rewards, and if they die they will go straight to heaven

Holy War Learning Objective: to explain religious beliefs and teachings on Holy War. I can define the term Holy War I can give an example of a Holy War I can evaluate whether Christians should support holy wars

The Crusades – an example of Holy War In the Middle Ages, the Muslim world stretched from India to Spain, including Jerusalem and the Holy Land. In 1087 onwards, Turks stopped Christian pilgrims from entering Jerusalem. In 1095, Pope Urban II promised the knights of Europe forgiveness of their sins if they went on a Crusade to win back Jerusalem for Christianity. An army of knights and nobles captured Jerusalem in 1099. It was claimed that the Crusaders killed the Muslims until the streets ran red with blood. The loss of Jerusalem was a terrible blow to the Muslims. Over the next three centuries there were many more Crusades. The Crusaders failed to keep any of the territory they conquered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv_Gussoya8

The Crusades – Bumper Cars Crusades Bumper Cars You will each be given a card with information on about Holy Wars and the Crusades. You need to move around the room and ‘bump’ into someone. When you meet them you need to read them your card and vice versa. You then swap cards and continue to move around the room. The aim is to remember as many facts about the Holy War and the Crusades as you can by the end of the activity. At the end you will be asked to sit down and write as many facts as you can – e-refs will be awarded to people who can remember the most! There are 8 cards in total

The Crusades – what can you remember? A Holy War is when someone fights for a ___________.   The Crusades lasted over ___ years Christians wanted to take back the holy city of ________ from _______   Pope Urban II encouraged people to fight by offering them __________ from sins and an afterlife in _______   The Christians failed to keep any of the ____ they had captured   The holy war was declared by ___________   It is estimated that _________died in total during the Crusades   Both sides believed they were fighting a holy war on behalf of _____  

The Crusades – what can you remember? A Holy War is when someone fights for a religious cause.   The Crusades lasted over 300 years Christians wanted to take back the holy city of Jerusalem from Muslims   Pope Urban II encouraged people to fight by offering them forgiveness from sins and an afterlife in heaven   The Christians failed to keep any of the land they had captured   The holy war was declared by Pope Urban II   It is estimated that 1.7 million died in total during the Crusades   Both sides believed they were fighting a holy war on behalf of God  

Delve a little deeper… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmYzcwsKe1Y If you have time students can watch the documentary and the clip from episode 2. Watch the youtube clip until approx. 15 mins – it’s a little dry so they won’t be able to watch it for too long then show the second clip. Don’t panic if you don’t show this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmYzcwsKe1Y http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00nddb5

Holy War Learning Objective: to explain religious beliefs and teachings on Holy War. I can define the term Holy War I can give an example of a Holy War I can evaluate whether Christians should support holy wars

Should believers fight to defend their faith? ‘The idea of a holy war is a contradiction as it involves killing thousands of people in the name of religion which goes completely against religious teaching.’ How far do you agree/disagree with this statement? 1 2 3 4 5 Get students to hold up fingers to indicate their opinion on this statement or move around the room – discuss as a class.

Holy War Learning Objective: to explain religious beliefs and teachings on Holy War. I can define the term Holy War I can give an example of a Holy War I can evaluate whether Christians should support holy wars

Before you go… Write a paragraph explaining what you now know about Holy War. You must include: What is a Holy War? What are the features/criteria? Give an example of Holy War and briefly explain it. Explain your opinion on whether believers should ever fight in a Holy War. If you are short of time this can be done verbally.