Religion, Peace and Conflict- Pacifism

Question 1

What is pacifism?

Answer 1

The belief that violence is always wrong.

Question 2

What are Quakers?

Answer 2

A pacifist domination of Christianity. During WW2 many quakers did not fight but served in non-combat roles (driving ambulances).

Question 3

What teachings of Jesus encourage Christian’s to avoid violence?

Answer 3

“Turn the other cheek”
“He who lives by the sword will die by the sword”

Question 4

What Christian protested without the use of violence?

Answer 4

Martin Luther King Jr

Question 5

What teachings of the Buddha are against all violence?

Answer 5

The first moral precept - Do not harm any living being.
Dalai Lama said “peace can only exist if everyone respects all others”
We should show loving-kindness (Metta) and compassion (karuna)

Question 6

What do pacifists believe in?

Answer 6

• Prevention of war by promoting peace and justice
• Prayer and meditation can help people be at peace with themselves and others

Question 7

Where do Christian pacifists take their inspiration from?

Answer 7

Jesus - “blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God” Matthew 5:9