The Teachings of Religion on War and Pacifism

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The Teachings of Religion on War and Pacifism

mples of the teaching against war given from the bible. Although

Christians refuse to fight at war, they can still be part of war in a

non-combat way (e.g. a medical aid to the injured of war.), or they

might use non-violent methods as a different approach to war, e.g. a

sile

Pacifism is the refusal to use violence in any situation. Many

Christians are pacifists, as they believe that God doesn't want them

to fight their neighbours and the Bible tells them this.

"Do not kill" the Ten Commandments given to mosses from God in Exodus

Chapter 20. "Love your neighbour as yourself". Mathew 22.37-39 which

is one of the two greatest commandments given by God. Mathew 5 teaches

people to take punishment and not to be quick to take revenge. "Turn

the other cheek." Jesus tells people to be good. "Love your enemies

and pray for those who persecute you," these examples are one of many

different exa nt protest which Martin-Luther king successfully

achieved when attempting to receive the equal rights of black and

white men.

Although many Christians believe that war is wrong, some Christians do

take part in war as they believe that the bible teaches them teaching

that permit war. God gave people the ability to reason. War may be

justified. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth". (Exodus 21) shows

that punishment shall be appropriate to the crime. Many of these

Christians use violence simply as a form of self-defence.

Some Christians are such strong believers, that they will sacrifice

their life for their beliefs; these Christians are known as Martyrs.

Many people risk their lives in the modern day by speaking out in

public against the government and preaching to the Gospels of Jesus.

The following quote is from Mathew 26:52and tells Christians of

consequences of going to war.

"Put your swords back in its place. All draw the sword will die by the

sword"

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