Biography of pacifism defect

Introduction

Pacifism is a commitment to solve problems without the use of violence. In particular, it is the belief that war is always wrong.

There are many degrees of pacifism.

For example, some people think that now, in the 21st Century, we should be able to solve disputes without violence. This form of pacifism may accept that war might theoretically be the right thing, but that in practice, in a world where we have nuclear weapons, fighting to solve problems is always wrong.

Biography of pacifism defect

Some people are pacifist because they believe that it is, in principle, wrong to use violence. Natural Law can be used to support this view, and it can be backed up with Bible teaching such as 'Do not kill'. In ethics, this is known as a deontological position, rejecting the act of killing.

This is known as an 'asolutist' position, which says it is always wrong to use violence.

People who object in principle to the use of violence need to be clear about which actions they consid