Pacifism
- Created by: Annie
- Created on: 26-04-13 18:13
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- Pacifism
- The belief in non violence
- A person who refuses to fight in wars is called a conscientious objector.
- Why are Christians Pacifists?
- All Christians believe that they are supposed to bring peace to the world
- The message of the angels to Jesus when he was born on earth was 'On earth, peace to men.'
- Jesus said that those who worked for peace shall be called 'Sons of God'
- The New Testament is full of references to peace and the way which Christians should bring peace and reconciliation
- The Christian church make regular statements opposing war and encouraging members to work for peace.
- Aung San Suu Kyi
- Pacifist who tried to create peace in Burma in the 20's.
- She was arrested for giving a speech and was denied contact with outside world for 20 years.
- Her family had witnessed lots of violence and were Buddhist so wanted to stop violence.
- The belief in non violence
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