Pacifism (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What is pacifism?
What is pacifism?
Belief that war and violence are always morally wrong
Catholic Church's traditional stance on pacifism
Catholic Church's traditional stance on pacifism
Not traditionally pacifist - may need to fight for justice
Jesus' teaching from Matthew 5:44
Jesus' teaching from Matthew 5:44
Love your enemies & pray for those who persecute you
Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are who?
Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are who?
The peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
Conscientious objectors
Conscientious objectors
People who refuse to fight based on religious convictions
Ten Commandments quote used by pacifists
Ten Commandments quote used by pacifists
You shall not murder (Exodus 20:13)
Jesus' words in Matthew 26:52 about swords
Jesus' words in Matthew 26:52 about swords
Put your sword back - all who draw the sword will die by sword
Pacifist view on humans made in God's image
Pacifist view on humans made in God's image
Human life is sacred, violence attacks God's image in people
Definition of passive resistance
Definition of passive resistance
Opposing authority/injustice without using violence
Quakers' belief about God and people
Quakers' belief about God and people
God exists within every person
Thomas Merton's role
Thomas Merton's role
Catholic monk who supported peace movement & conscientious objectors
Merton's view on true non-violence
Merton's view on true non-violence
Not weakness but moral strength