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A pacifist is one who refuses to fight in wars. "[[Conscientious objector]]" laws usually permit pacifists to avoid a draft (mandatory enlistment) in war.
A pacifist is one who refuses to participate in any violence. "[[Conscientious objector]]" laws usually permit pacifists to avoid a draft (mandatory enlistment) in war.
Pacifism is supported by [[peace churches]].
Pacifism is supported by [[peace churches]].
At the time of the American Revolution, a substantial percentage of the colonists were [[Quakers]], a pacifist faith. Thus the Continental Army struggled to enlist enough soldiers.
At the time of the American Revolution, a substantial percentage of the colonists were [[Quakers]], a pacifist faith. Thus the Continental Army struggled to enlist enough soldiers.