Explain two contrasting beliefs in contemporary British society about terrorism

Religion, violence, terrorism and war

• The meaning and significance of: • peace • justice • forgiveness • reconciliation.

• Violence, including violent protest.

• Terrorism.

• Reasons for war, including greed, self-defence and retaliation.

• The just war theory, including the criteria for a just war.

• Holy war.

• Pacifism.

Religion and belief in 21st century conflict

• Religion and belief as a cause of war and violence in the contemporary world.

• Nuclear weapons, including nuclear deterrence.

• The use of weapons of mass destruction.

• Religion and peace-making in the contemporary world including the work of individuals

influenced by religious teaching.

• Religious responses to the victims of war including the work of one present day

religious organisation.