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A pacifist is one who refuses to participate in any violence, even in self-defense.  "[[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, even in self-defense.  "[[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. {{fact}}

== Biblical references about Christian nonviolence==

== Biblical references about Christian nonviolence==

The following verses and interpretations are used by some Biblical scholars as evidence for Christian [[nonviolence]].

The following verses and interpretations are used by some Biblical scholars as evidence for Christian [[nonviolence]].