Pacifism (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Quizzes
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What is pacifism?
What is pacifism?
Belief war & violence are always wrong
Is the Catholic Church traditionally considered pacifist?
Is the Catholic Church traditionally considered pacifist?
No, it is not traditionally pacifist
Which biblical teaching do pacifists use to support their position on enemies?
Which biblical teaching do pacifists use to support their position on enemies?
'Love your enemies' (Matthew 5:44)
What did Jesus say about peacemakers in the Sermon on the Mount?
What did Jesus say about peacemakers in the Sermon on the Mount?
They will be called children of God
How do pacifists interpret 'You shall not murder' from the Ten Commandments?
How do pacifists interpret 'You shall not murder' from the Ten Commandments?
As an absolute prohibition on killing
What did Jesus say when he was arrested, according to Matthew 26:52?
What did Jesus say when he was arrested, according to Matthew 26:52?
'Put your sword back in its place'
Why do pacifists believe violence against people is wrong based on Genesis 1:27?
Why do pacifists believe violence against people is wrong based on Genesis 1:27?
Humans are made in God's own image
What is passive resistance?
What is passive resistance?
Opposing injustice without violence
What did some British pacifists do during the World Wars based on religious convictions?
What did some British pacifists do during the World Wars based on religious convictions?
Refused to fight as conscientious objectors
What is the Quakers' core belief about God that leads them to oppose harming people?
What is the Quakers' core belief about God that leads them to oppose harming people?
God exists within every person
Who was Thomas Merton (1915-1968)?
Who was Thomas Merton (1915-1968)?
A Catholic monk in the peace movement
What did Thomas Merton believe true non-violence was about?
What did Thomas Merton believe true non-violence was about?
Moral strength, not weakness