Pacifism, particularly in anabaptist circles, can simply be a way to avoid violence. Yet, nonviolent resistance - which is what Christ teaches us and is at the heart of our faith - looks Violence in the eye and squares up for battle.
It's not about not fighting- it's about putting on the armor of God and preparing for battle. This is a sort of nonviolence that I could get behind.
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Don't fool yourself, Clandie, you have a great deal to say.
Re non-violence: yes! Some of the Quaker ladies object to Onward Christian Soldiers, but that's a knee jerk response.
Life is a battle; to live for Christ is the most intense battle anyone every fought. I fought in two wars for my country, and I can speak from experience.
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