Summary
Ethics
Universal Perspective
Connections
Islam
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What does ISIS stand for and explain in detail who they are?
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria - an Islamic extremist organization that uses violence and social media to instill fear against enemy nations in order to gain superiority.
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Name and explain an ethical issue towards the tragedies caused by ISIS.
Answers may vary. 1. Selfishness. 2. Ignorance. 3. Extremist perspectives.
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What should Justin Trudeau do to contribute to the solutions towards this issue?
Answers may vary. 1. Provide financial support. 2. Provide awareness of the issue. 3. Contribute to the physical damages as well as medical support for the injured, killed, and harmed.
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How does the actions of ISIS relate to Bioethics?
Bioethics Principles: 1. Life Value. 2. Technological Benefits. 3. Humans are body-spirit unity. 4. Possibility doesn't mean correct. 1. The attacks of ISIS does not value the dignity of human life which is God's ultimate gift. 2. Technology should never be used to harm people. 3. ISIS disrespects the unity of body and spirit through the use of massacre weapons of mass destruction. 4. Just because technology has reached the point of technological developments especially of military weapons, it is morally wrong to use such weapons for attacking innocent people.
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Who is the spiritual founder of Islam?
Prophet Muhammad.
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Approximately estimate the amount of people that have died in the attack (10+ or 10- prediction is accepted)?
130.
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How do the Ten Commandments play a role within this ethical issue? Provide examples.
Answers may vary.
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Do you think that the United Nations is not doing enough to completely deal with ISIS?
Answers may vary.
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How does the S.T.O.P. model relate to the conscience of ISIS before launching an attack?
1. Search facts - Reconsider the consequences and impacts of their actions if done. 2. Think of alternatives - Is there another way to achieve the goal without violence. 3. Others - Consider the impact of an attack towards innocent citizens and their families. 4. Pray - Pray to God for a better way to solve issues.
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What are the two main sects of Islam?
1. Sunni. 2. Shia.
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Name two locations of the attacks.
1. Stade de France. 2. Petit Cambodge restaurant. 3. Le Carillon Bar. 4. Pizzeria. 5. La Belle Equipe. 6. Bataclan Concert Hall.
300
What are the possible reasons why young Muslim teenagers are likely to join ISIS?
Answers may vary. 1. They feel that there is no purpose for them in life due to past issues or situations so they result to violence while claiming their actions are of God's liking. 2. Negative influence. 3. Fear. 4. Hopelessness. 5. Feels that joining ISIS is the only option.
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What is the universal definition of terrorism?
Terrorism - the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal.
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How does Double Effect relate to the actions of ISIS?
The principle of Double Effect is not used correctly. 1. Act must be good/neutral. 2. Good must not be achieved through bad. 3. The bad mustn't be intended. 4. Just reason for bad effect. The violence of ISIS is not good or neutral. They achieved something good only for themselves but only by doing "BAD." Their attacks were definitely intended because there was no just reason for the bad.
300
What are the two holy places of pilgrimage in the Islam faith?
1. Makkah. 2. Madinah.
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During the initial attack at the "Stade de France," which two country soccer teams were playing against each other?
France vs. Germany.
400
What are the negative impacts of an extremist view towards one's own religion?
Answers may vary. 1. Violence. 2. Literal interpretation rather than contextual interpretation. 3. Opposition towards God's true intentions.
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Is Islam a world-recognized religion of peace?
Yes. Islam only has a negative reputation because of Islamic terrorists displayed all over social media. There are Muslims all around the world that oppose terrorist movements. Not all Muslims are terrorists that's why any stereotypes against Muslims should be removed.
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Natural Law consists of 4 components: 1. Do good. 2. Protect life. 3. Human nature. 4. Use reason correctly. How can ISIS consider the Natural Law to change them for the better?
1. Do good = Promote universal peace among all nations and its people. 2. Protect life = Have an awareness of the dignity of human life. Life is a gift from God and should be cherished with respect and care. 3. Human nature = Follow your true conscience. Conscience is law inscribed in our hearts and it can never be faltered. If you follow your conscience, any decision you make will be a good one. 4. Use reason correctly = Never justify your actions using the belief that it is of God's liking or support. This idea is morally incorrect because it totally goes against the 10 Commandments.
400
Throughout social media, the term "Jihad" receives a negative reputation. This term is being taken away from its original positive purpose. What is the meaning of Jihad?
A Muslim holy war or spiritual struggle for the propagation or defense of Islam.
500
During the attack at the Bataclan Concert Hall, the gunmen fired at the civilians while shouting "Allah Akbar!" What does this statement mean?
God is the greatest.
500
If the terrible actions of ISIS furthers more and more, will other countries finally decide to wipe out all terrorists or even all Muslims in general to stop terrorism?
Answers may vary. We think that if ISIS were to continue bombing every single country on their target list, it would increase more hate towards ISIS. We also don't think that targeted countries will not declare a full-scale war against ISIS but possibly send troops towards ISIS territory in order to assassinate their leader.
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Without the use of violence, how can the United Nations work in unison with ISIS in order to bring about peace?
Answers may vary. 1. Communicate with each other at a professional and respectful level in order to achieve the goals of both sides. 2. Understand the needs of ISIS in order to fully judge their actions. 3. At a slow and steady rate, positively change their extremist viewpoints towards a less extreme one.
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What is the overall end goal of ISIS?
An enormous Islamic state encompassing all Muslims worldwide with the leader of ISIS - Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as the state leader.
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Name 2 of the 5 pillars of Islam
1. Shahada (Faith Declaration). 2. Salat (5x Daily Prayer). 3. Zakat (Charity). 4. Siyam (Ramadan Fasting). 5. Hajj (Pilgrimage).
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