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Judaism: Peace and Conflict

Judaism, violence, war and terrorism

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Overview

Psalm 10:12–18 in the face of terrorism, how Jews have been affected by terror, responses to violence by Jews, work to overcome war and help the displaced, Humanist views, and when Jewish law allows force.

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Key term

What does Judaism teach about violence?

Key term

What is terrorism, and how do Jews respond to it?

Key term

What does Psalm 10:12 ask God to do?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    What does Judaism teach about violence?

    Model answer

    Judaism teaches that violence is wrong except to defend life. An attack on another person harms someone made in God's image.

  2. 2

    What is terrorism, and how do Jews respond to it?

    Model answer

    Terrorism is the use of violence against civilians to spread fear for political aims. Jews condemn terrorism as the murder of the innocent.

  3. 3

    What does Psalm 10:12 ask God to do?

    Model answer

    Psalm 10:12 calls on God to arise, lift up his hand and not forget the helpless.

  4. 4

    What does Psalm 10:17–18 promise?

    Model answer

    Psalm 10:17–18 says God hears the desire of the afflicted and defends the fatherless and oppressed. Mere mortals will no longer strike terror.

  5. 5

    How might Jews interpret Psalm 10:12–18 in the face of terrorism?

    Model answer

    Jews see the psalm as assuring victims that God sees their suffering and will bring justice. The psalm calls believers to defend the weak as God does.

  6. 6

    How have Jews been affected by terrorism?

    Model answer

    Jews have been targets of terrorist attacks, such as the murder of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972. Synagogues and Jewish schools around the world need security guards today.

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