Paper 1: Unit 4 - Pacifism and Conscientious Objectors

What is pacifism?

The belief that any form of violence or war is wrong

Finish the quote from Pope Francis “Let us say forcefully invest in…”

“peace not war.”

Jesus said that ‘those who live by the sword’ would what?

‘Die by the sword’

What did Jesus say you should do if someone slaps you on the cheek?

Turn the other cheek

Name the Christian denomination that are pacifist

Quakers

Why do Quakers not approve of war or violence?

It undermines the sanctity of life

It goes against Jesus’ teachings on compassion

What role might a Quaker adopt during a war situation?

1. Conscientious Objector
2. Nurse or doctor
3. Ambulance driver
4. Emergency aid worker

Why did Prophet Muhammad say you should ‘hate your enemy mildly?’

‘He may become your friend one day’

Which Christian pacifist famously delivered the ‘I have a dream’ speech?

Martin Luther King

Identify one strategy used by Martin Luther King to campaign for equal rights

Bus Boycott

Non-violent protest

Marches

Speeches

When Martin Luther King’s followers wanted to use violence methods, which of Jesus’ teachings did he tell them?

‘Live by the sword, die by the sword.’

Identify the Muslim pacifist who worked closely with Ghandi

Abdul Ghaffar Khan

Finish the quote from Abdul Ghaffar Khan “I am going to give you such a weapon that the police and army will not be able to stand against \[…\] The weapon is..”

“Patience and righteousness”

Someone who refuses to fight in a war for religious or moral reasons is known as a what?

Conscientious Objector

The film Hackshaw Ridge, portrays the life of which Christian conscientious objector?

Desmond Doss

What did Desmond Doss believe his role in the war was?

To save lives without the use of weapons

Identify the Muslim boxer who refused to fight in the Vietnam War

Muhammad Ali

Finish the quote from the Qur’an “fight for the sake of..”

“..Allah those who fight against you.”

Finish the quote from Muhammad Ali “War is against the…”

“Holy Qur’an.”

Muhammad Ali suggested that he was not supposed to take part in a war that was not declared by which two things?

Allah or the Messenger (Prophet Muhammad)

Identify two reasons why pacifism can work in today’s society

1. There have been examples of successful pacifists e.g. Martin Luther King
2. Non-violent methods like interfaith dialogue will get to the root of the problem
3. Religious leaders like the Pope suggest investing in peace can be successful as we learn from the past
4. Pacifist methods prevent destruction to land and therefore bring about long term benefits
5. Religious leaders like Jesus have promoted pacifism so they must believe they can work

Identify two reasons why pacifism will not work in today’s society

1. weapons are too advanced
2. Unjust governments will not respond to pacifist methods
3. Some see pacifism as weak and that injustice requires a firm response
4. The Old Testament implies retribution is better
5. Just War Theory recognises that violence is sometimes needed

What are Quakers sometimes known as?

The society of friends

As Martin Luther King was a Baptist minister, he believed what?

that all people were equal and should be treated with respect