Pacifism and religion

Okay, kiddo. So, there are some people who believe that fighting and violence are not good things. They think that it is better to be peaceful and kind to others, even if someone is being scary or mean. This belief is called pacifism.

Now, some people believe in pacifism because of their religion. They feel that their faith teaches them to love others and not to hurt anyone. These people might say that God wants us to be peaceful and kind, and that fighting goes against God's teachings.

There are many different religions that have pacifist beliefs. For example, some Christians believe in the idea of "turning the other cheek," which means that if someone hits you, you should not hit them back. Some Buddhists believe that all living beings are connected and that hurting others is like hurting yourself.

But not everyone agrees with pacifism. Some people believe that it is okay to fight back if someone is attacking them or their family. They might say that self-defense is important, and that sometimes violence is the only way to protect yourself.

So, to sum it up, pacifism is the belief that fighting and violence are not good things, and some people believe in it because of their religion. However, not everyone agrees with pacifism, and some people think that it is okay to fight back if they need to.