4.5 Are pacifists cowards?

• Godsdienst
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Review

conversation between Joshua, Micah and Jesus about war

4.5 Are pacifists cowards?

Lesson objectives

I analyze and evaluate the religious views on pacifism:

• I express my own views about pacifism
• I explore religious views on peace
• I evaluate whether war or peace is more effective in bringing about change 

What is pacifism?

Conscientious objector

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In Dutch: dienst weigeraar

A conscientious objector is an "individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service" on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion.

Do you know anyone?

Statement

"It takes more courage not to fight than it takes to fight"

In breakout rooms talk about the statement for about 5 minutes.

Assignment

1. Read page 66
2. do 'Think about that' 1 + 2
3. Time: 10 minutes

Assignment

Watch the video on the next slide and answer the questions beloning to the video in lessonup.

Explain your answers.

What is a pacifist?

Was Jesus a pacifist?

Does pacifism work as a viewpoint?

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