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Nonresistance (or non-resistance) is "the
practice or
principle of not
resisting authority, even when it is
unjustly exercised". At its core is discouragement...
- churches,
groups or
communities advocating Christian pacifism or
Biblical nonresistance. The term
historic peace churches refers specifically only to three...
- is
variously interpreted as
accepting one's predicament,
commanding nonresistance or
advocating Christian pacifism. The
phrase originates from the Sermon...
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Conservative Anabaptists adhere to
Anabaptist doctrine, such as the
belief in
nonresistance and the
observance of
plain dress (including the headcovering), while...
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immersion in a
stream or river) and
stressed simplicity in life and
nonresistance to violence. Brackney,
William H. (3 May 2012).
Historical Dictionary...
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Brethren traditions),
Christian headcovering,
nonconformity to the world,
nonresistance, forgiveness, and
sharing possessions,
which in
certain communities...
- Security. As present-day Anabaptists,
Amish church members practice nonresistance and will not
perform any type of
military service. The
Anabaptist movement...
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advocated for
nonresistance against the
institution of
slavery and imperialism, as they saw the
Bible as the
embodiment of “p****ive
nonresistance” and the...
- the one hand, some
Brethren understand peacemaking as a
practice of
nonresistance or nonviolence,
following Jesus in
loving our enemies.
Brethren annually...
- to
resist or not
resist it. The only "contribution"
humans make is
nonresistance to grace. The
Westminster Confession of Faith, Ch XVII, "Of the ****verance...
