Pacifism and Peacekeeping

• What is a pacifist?

  Someone who believes in peace and opposes war
• What do pacifists believe about war and violence?

  They believe war and violence can rarely be justified
• How do pacifists suggest conflicts should be resolved?

  In a peaceful way
• Why might not all Christians be pacifists?

  Some believe war can be justified on occasions
• What do pacifists believe is the best way to prevent war?

  Work hard to prevent war from becoming possible
• What did Jesus say about peacemakers?

  'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God'
• What does Jasper Fforde suggest about religion and wars?

  Religion isn't the cause of wars, it's the excuse
• What were people called who refused to fight in the World Wars?

  Conscientious Objectors
• Why did Conscientious Objectors refuse to fight?

  Because their conscience told them it was wrong