3 - Examples of Pacifism

• Christianity - Quakers in Wales

  • Quakers are a Christian pacifist group
  • Every human has a 'spark of God' in them as we are made 'in his image'
  • They work for peace in communities that are experiencing conflict
  • They refuse military service and are conscientious objectors
• Islam - Muhammad Ali

  • Muhammad Ali was a world champion heavyweight boxer who converted to Islam
  • He was called up to fight in the Vietnam War and refused as a conscientious objector
  • He was arrested and had his boxing titles taken from him
  • He was not allowed to box again for 4 years