Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B · 1RB0

Attitudes to WMD

What you need to know

Assess Jewish teachings and responses to the problems and arguments supporting Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
Analyze Jewish attitudes regarding the use of such weapons, detailing the concept of Purity of Arms and interpretations of Deuteronomy 20.
Evaluate non-religious arguments and ethical theories (like utilitarianism) that support acquiring WMDs, and assess Jewish responses to them.