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Christians should practice pacifism
From Argumentrix
| Christians should practice pacifism | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | |
| Christian behavior |
Christianity |
| Pacifism |
Violence |
| Linking arguments | |
| People should refrain from violent behavior
| |
Supporting arguments
Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:3, Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:37, Luke 12:22, Matthew 26:52, Matthew 7:12, 1 Peter 3:9, Romans 12:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:15 and Romans 12:19-21 all support pacifism. [1]
God loves his enemies, and Christians should likewise eschew violence in imitation of him. [2]
Opposing arguments
Christians should seek peace, but when confronted with a need to commit acts of violence for a greater good, are justified in doing so. [3]
