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Forgiveness Case study - World War Two

Christian teachings on forgiveness cover issues of peace and conflict as well as different interpretations of some of those teachings. Some Christian believers, despite suffering personal tragedy, have chosen to forgive those who have sinned against them as part of their faith.

Part of Religious StudiesGood and evil - Unit 1

Case study - World War Two

In the following clip you will hear Neville Chamberlain declare war with Germany in 1939. Britain declared war on Germany after it had invaded Poland.

For reflection and discussion

  1. Was World War Two a Just War?
  2. Did it meet the criteria of the Just War theory?
  3. Was the war fought according to the criteria of the Just War theory?
  4. What would pacifist Christians say about the war?
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