Pacifism (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Definition of pacifism
Definition of pacifism
Belief war & violence cannot be justified under any circumstances
Origin of word 'pacifism'
Origin of word 'pacifism'
'Pax' meaning peace
Alternative Christian view to pacifism
Alternative Christian view to pacifism
'Just war' - war can be morally acceptable in certain conditions
Ten Commandments quote supporting pacifism
Ten Commandments quote supporting pacifism
'You shall not murder' (Exodus 20:13)
Jesus's teaching on enemies (Matthew 5:43-44)
Jesus's teaching on enemies (Matthew 5:43-44)
Love your enemies & pray for those who persecute you
Jesus's words when arrested (Matthew 26:52)
Jesus's words when arrested (Matthew 26:52)
'Put your sword back' - rejected use of weapons & violence
Teaching of non-resistance (Matthew 5:39)
Teaching of non-resistance (Matthew 5:39)
Turn the other cheek - don't fight back when attacked
Genesis 1:27 teaching on human life
Genesis 1:27 teaching on human life
Humans created in God's image - all life sacred
What conscientious objectors are
What conscientious objectors are
People who refused to fight due to their moral beliefs
Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to injustice
Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to injustice
Christian pacifist who refused violence, led peaceful protests
Definition of passive resistance
Definition of passive resistance
Non-violent opposition to authority, refusing to cooperate
The Quakers' view on violence
The Quakers' view on violence
Completely opposed to violence - central to their faith
Quaker belief about God's presence
Quaker belief about God's presence
God exists in every person - makes violence unthinkable