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:I'm curious about the paragraph: "Christians should obey ALL state authorities (John 19:10-11; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Titus 3:1-2; 1 Peter 2:13-24) because "it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God." (1 Peter 2:19 NIV); hence, it would be sinful to help one government overthrow another government." Isn't it sinful just because it is violence? Does the Bible commend Christians to obey anti-Christian authorities? I would think not, and if the price for disobeying those authorities in refusing to use violence is persecution and imprisonment, that is the price you pay to enter Heaven!! [[User:Pandeism|Pandeism]] 18:07, 10 August 2007 (EDT)
:I'm curious about the paragraph: "Christians should obey ALL state authorities (John 19:10-11; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Titus 3:1-2; 1 Peter 2:13-24) because "it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God." (1 Peter 2:19 NIV); hence, it would be sinful to help one government overthrow another government." Isn't it sinful just because it is violence? Does the Bible commend Christians to obey anti-Christian authorities? I would think not, and if the price for disobeying those authorities in refusing to use violence is persecution and imprisonment, that is the price you pay to enter Heaven!! [[User:Pandeism|Pandeism]] 18:07, 10 August 2007 (EDT)
== Criticism ==
There should be a criticism section. Pacifism, while laudable in its aims, is often criticised for not being pragmatic. The UK would have been invaded by Germany, Europe by the Soviets, etc. I'm not qualified - anyone want to have a go? [[User:Ajkgordon|Ajkgordon]] 17:12, 12 October 2007 (EDT)