This pamphlet was produced by the Department of Christian Testimonies, Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends. This Document is on The Quaker Writings Home Page. In struggling with this teaching, I have come to some convictions. None of these is wrong in and of itself. They may be possible keys, The point is that they are incomplete, inadequate by themselves.
Pacifism is often humanistic, politically, culturally, or socially determined.
Human pacifists often come from an intellectual,high-class, educated minority. If I pursue peace because of a political philosophy, then the best I can do is try to persuade and convince you with logic. The lives of biblical peacemakers are rooted and grounded in the universal expression of God's truth. Jesus hung on a cross that we might find peace with God through His blood. He issues the same call.