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I don't understand what "opposes all wars" means
A pacifist is one who opposes all wars and refuses to fight in them. "Conscientious objector" laws usually permit pacifists to avoid a draft (mandatory enlistment) in war.
A pacifist is one who refuses to fight in wars. "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.