As to the rest, that story is suspiciously ideologically coloured. Be that as it may, it would be fruitless and useless to argue about the historical details, although being interested in history, if anyone is of a mind to point towards a good source, I would of course be appreciative. However, I believe that if we take my little story as a fable, that will really be sufficient - it makes the essential point I want, and look within yourself and at the world and decide for yourself how you feel about it. By the same argument you're defending, it would be perfectly honorable for me to kill someone who wasn't attacking me if it would advance my family's well being. I'm sorry, but my family's well being is not a good enough argument for brutality.
Pacifism can absolutely work as a universal absolute.
I do and don't believe in that. We don't believe in that 'humanity is born to sin' stuff. You might want to read George Fox's journal. He is quite clear on the subject. But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.