Christian pacifism
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Christian pacifism is the theological and ethical position according to which pacifism and non-violence have both a scriptural and rational basis for Christians, and affirms that any form of violence
Blessed are the Peacemakers (1917) by George Bellows
A Levite reading the Law to the Israelites. The Rambam famously rules that members of the tribe of Levi do not fight in the army.
Ecce Homo (c. 1880) by Antonio Ciseri
Martírio de Santo Hipólito (Martyrdom of Saint Hippolytus) by Cristóvão de Figueiredo
Turning the other cheek
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"Turn the other cheek" is a phrase in Christian doctrine from the Sermon on the Mount that refers to responding to insult without retort. This passage is variously interpreted as accepting one's predi
Christian pacifism
…it was said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. — Matthew 5:38–39…
Jesus taught turning the other cheek during the Sermon on the Mount.