Religious Pacifist Movements

Question 1

some reformation churches in the 16th and 17th centuries that were and still are pacifist
name some churches that are pacifists

Answer 1

• Mennonites
• Society Of Friends
• Church Of brethren

Question 2

earth C20th the international fellowship of reconciliation link movement was formed
what does it advocate

Answer 2

the principle christian duty of seeking reconciliation and rejecting the taking of life (conscientious objectors)

Question 3

the Quaker peace testimony

Answer 3

always stood for peace and campaigned against violence and war

Question 4

what do quakers aim to do

Answer 4

develop and support alternative ways of resolving and engaging in conflicts, campaigning to reduced arguments and changing the conditions and circumstances that lead to war

Question 5

name 3 Secular pacifist supporters

Answer 5

• R. Regan
• Gandhi
• Russel

Question 6

what did R. Regan note

Answer 6

• many pacifists today are pacifists for philosophical reasons
• killing another human is intrinsically wrong
  life has absolute value
• encourage non-violence Resistance

Question 7

what did Gandhi do

Answer 7

inspired people worldwide through his principles of truth and active resistance to evil through non-violent protests

Question 8

Russel was renowned for his

Answer 8

attitudes towards social reforms and pacifism

- critical of war and nuclear arms race