Monk
member of a monastic religious order
Are monks forbidden from engaging in warfare?
Monks are members of religious orders that usually take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The Knights Templar were a religious order that fought during the Crusades and captured Jerusalem in 1099. Buddhist Shaolin monks developed very powerful martial arts skills, have defended temples during conquests.
What role did the Knights Templar play during the Crusades? What role have Shaolin monks played at temples during conquests? Did #1 or #2 not involve warfare?