pacifism

Question 1

pacifism

Answer 1

-the belief of people who refuse to take part in war and any other form of violence

Question 2

chrisitian

Answer 2

-not all Christians are pacifists, even though Jesus was one
-christian pacifists believe peace is needed, it is not just an absence of conflict but a sense of well-being and security
-Peace can be achieved through religious faith, supported by prayer and meditation
-pacifists take their inspiration from Jesus, who taught non-violence
-believe to follow non-violence is to follow the way of Jesus
-‘blessed are the peacemakers’

Question 3

islam for

Answer 3

-islam means peace
-‘if they incline towards peace, you must also incline towards it’
-In most circumstances Muslims share principles of pacifism, and sympathise with the cause of
pacifists
-believe being at peace with yourself helps you to avoid conflict

Question 4

islam against

Answer 4

-duty of Jihad means a lot of muslims are not pacifists
-religion of peace, not pacifism

Question 5

what do pacifists belive?

Answer 5

-violence can never be justified
-best work at preventing a war
-it is wrong to fight, even in self-defence
-lives are so valuable nothing can justify putting them under threat