Pacifism in Religion and Politics

The subject of pacifism has been a long argued controversy. There is no simple answer to the many moral and ethical questions this issue raises. We find writings on pacifism in many of the worlds prominent religions. Although pacifistic views can seem to contradict themselves, the basic pacifist belief itself is multifaceted. Pacifism, however unpopular it may be, has deep-rooted connections with the religious, political, and moral dilemmas that seem to be developing everyday. To …

…proving the power of peace. Dr. King’s dream was for his children to live in a desegregated world, although this has still not been realized, his dream lives on. These men dedicated their lives to furthering peace and the advancement of their fellow man. The ideal of pacifism struggles on in today’s world of terrorism and senseless killing. We must be reminded, there is always a better way. Violence is not the answer.