Pacifism (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Definition of pacifism
Definition of pacifism
Belief that war & violence cannot be justified under any circumstance
What pacifist Christians do during war
What pacifist Christians do during war
Refuse to participate in warfare, may join peace rallies
Non-pacifist Christian view on fighting
Non-pacifist Christian view on fighting
Sometimes fighting is the only way to establish peace
Jesus's view on peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
Jesus's view on peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
Jesus blessed peacemakers
Conscientious objectors
Conscientious objectors
British pacifists who refused military service in world wars
MLK Jr's approach to racial injustice campaigns
MLK Jr's approach to racial injustice campaigns
Refused to use violence
Ten Commandments on killing (Exodus 20:13)
Ten Commandments on killing (Exodus 20:13)
You shall not murder
Jesus on enemies (Matthew 5:43-44)
Jesus on enemies (Matthew 5:43-44)
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
Jesus on sword (Matthew 26:52)
Jesus on sword (Matthew 26:52)
All who draw the sword will die by the sword
Turn the other cheek teaching (Matthew 5:39)
Turn the other cheek teaching (Matthew 5:39)
Do not resist an evil person, turn the other cheek also
Image of God in humanity (Genesis 1:27)
Image of God in humanity (Genesis 1:27)
God created mankind in his own image
Passive resistance definition
Passive resistance definition
Non-violent opposition to authority
Quakers' official name
Quakers' official name
Religious Society of Friends
Quakers' core belief about God in people
Quakers' core belief about God in people
God exists in every person
How Quakers work against injustice
How Quakers work against injustice
Through peaceful means only