What does this picture show?

Pacifism

Learning intentions:To learn to know and understand what Pacifists believe.

To explore and make a decision on whether or not Jesus was a pacifist.

What is pacifism? Pacifism is the belief that violence used against other humans is wrong.

Was Jesus a Pacifist? A Pacifist believes that violence against other human

beings is wrong

Using this definition colour-code the cards, for and against Jesus being a pacifist.

Copy and complete: I think that Jesus was/was not a pacifist. I have made this decision based on....

Extension: 1. What example of Jesus should Christians follow?2. Why do you think these different aspects of Jesus could

be confusing?

Create a Mind Map during the slides

Pacifism

What is Pacifism?

Pacifists believe that war can never be justified and they refuse to fight in them

They are ‘CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS’ this means killing is against their conscience

Buddhists and some specific groups of Christians are Pacifists e.g Quakers

What other roles could a conscientious objector do

in war time?

What do Pacifists believe?

For religious Pacifists, Sanctity of Life is important. All Pacifists believe that every person is part of the human family and deserves respect

Killing goes against teachings in sacred writings War causes suffering, bitterness, hatred and

greed War damages the environment and wastes

precious lives Using violence to achieve freedom is sinking to

the same level as the oppressor

Christian Pacifists

The early Christians practised non-violence Today Christian Pacifists follow the example of

Jesus who did not resist arrest and allowed himself to be crucified for the love of the human race

Christian Pacifists are willing to die, but not kill for their beliefs

They will not serve in the armed forces During World War 1 and 2 many Pacifists were

put in prison for refusing to fight

The Society of Friends;

Otherwise known as Quakers, is a Christian denomination that strongly believes in Pacifism.

They follow the example of Jesus who did not resist arrest and allowed himself to be crucified for love of the human race.Christian pacifists are willing to die for their beliefs but not to kill for them.

There is also a Roman Catholic group of pacifists called Pax Christi, which believe in the power of prayer, reconciliation, forgiveness, forgiveness and non-violence.

6 mark question- IT HAS BEEN A WHILE!!

“It is impossible to be a pacifist in today’s world”.

Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer, showing that you have thought about more than one point of view. Refer to religious arguments in your answer.

ForAgainstReligious viewMy viewEvaluate the Religious view

Peer marking- PURPLE PENS...!

What mark out of 6?

What have they done well?

What could they do to improve?

ADD BUILD CORRECT

BE KIND/HELPFUL AND SPECIFIC!

Improve your answer

You could include:

Spelling and punctuation A Bible quote

Another point of view

Developing your PEE

Homework

Come up with questions for speakers in booklet.

Plenary

Copy the triangle of learning into your book and fill it in!

1 thing you want to learn more about

2 key words you have learnt about, and their meaning

3 things you have learnt this lesson