1. “I am not here to bring peace but the sword” Jesus-Christ
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