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Holy war — AQA GCSE Religious Studies 8061

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Religious Studies
AQA GCSE Religious Studies
Thematic studies: religious, philosophical and ethical studies
Religion, peace and conflict
Holy war

AQA GCSE Religious Studies · 8061

Holy war

3.2.2.1 Religion, violence, terrorism and war

What you need to know

Understand the concept of a holy war within major religious traditions.
Analyze the historical and contemporary implications of wars fought primarily for religious reasons.

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