Religious Studies GCSE
Terrorism
What Terrorism means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, to achieve political or ideological aims.
The unlawful use of violence to achieve political or religious aims, universally rejected by mainstream religions.
Topics that use Terrorism
- Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Christianity in Britain
- Comparative religion
- Contemporary British society
- Deterrence
- Diversity of belief
- Divine command
- Ethical theory
- Extremism
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