Pacifism

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*[[Buddhism]] is known for its strong emphasis on pacifism. [[Thich Nhat Hanh]], the [[Vietnam]]ese Buddhist monk, was a member of the Buddhist delegation to the Paris peace talks and was nominated for the Nobel peace prize.
 
*[[Buddhism]] is known for its strong emphasis on pacifism. [[Thich Nhat Hanh]], the [[Vietnam]]ese Buddhist monk, was a member of the Buddhist delegation to the Paris peace talks and was nominated for the Nobel peace prize.
*The [[Society of Friends]] (AKA The Quakers) are the most well-known pacifist christian group. Some Quakers have been prosecuted for their opposition to war and militarism.  
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*The [[Society of Friends]] (AKA The Quakers) are the most well-known pacifist Christian group. Some Quakers have been prosecuted for their opposition to war and militarism.  
 
*[[Jainism]] is so peace-loving that its adherents refuse to kill the smallest animal, even a [[mowse]].
 
*[[Jainism]] is so peace-loving that its adherents refuse to kill the smallest animal, even a [[mowse]].
  

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Pacifism is the opposition to violence as a means of settling disputes. This opposition may range from the belief in peaceful resolution of international conflicts to personal rejection of a tradition of violent activity.

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Well-known pacifists

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  • Buddhism is known for its strong emphasis on pacifism. Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, was a member of the Buddhist delegation to the Paris peace talks and was nominated for the Nobel peace prize.
  • The Society of Friends (AKA The Quakers) are the most well-known pacifist Christian group. Some Quakers have been prosecuted for their opposition to war and militarism.
  • Jainism is so peace-loving that its adherents refuse to kill the smallest animal, even a mowse.

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