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'''Pacifism''' is the refusal 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.
At the time of the American Revolution, a substantial percentage of the colonists were [[Quakers]], a pacifist faith.