• kakes@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I disagree, I don’t see pacifist values as weak at all , quite the opposite in fact.

    I don’t agree with a lot of religious teachings, but this is one thing I think they (in theory if not in practice) get right.

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      1 year ago

      There’s a difference between seeking peace and being a pacifist when trampled by those who are not capable of peace. I agree with these religions insomuch as peace is always a preferable state, and should be sought. We should go out of our way to seek peace, and respond peacefully until it is no longer possible. I do not advocate undue vengeance or striking first. But when repeatedly struck on the face it is not always best to “turn the other cheek.” Sometimes that works. But sometimes the offender will only strike again. And with those who will only listen to violence for violence, there should be no shame or fear of violating a religious axiom for dealing violently with them.

      There is no glory in denying our carnal nature to fight for self-preservation in the face of physical or emotional harm.