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often see pacifism as too passive. The Christian duty is not merely to with
hold support from war, but to work actively against it. The distinction
between pacifism and nonviolent resistance is important, but both positions
use the same sorts of arguments in their opposition to war. While we include
Sider, Taylor, and Hoekema within the broad pacifist camp, because they
hold its basic principles, we may more accurately refer to them as nonviolent
resisters. They believe in actively crusading against war.
Many major issues—such as the relationship between Old and New Tes
taments, the diversity and unity of Scripture, and the application of Jesus’
ethic for Christians today—affect the debate between just war and pacifism.
In this life, it is not likely that Christians will ever fully agree on the question
of war. We can agree, however, on the terribly tragic nature of war and the
indispensability of actively waging peace. Beginning with the peace of God
ruling in our hearts individually, we can teach and live the message of peace
in our homes, churches, neighborhoods, places of work and influence, and
through our conscientious participation in government. “Blessed are the
peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matt. 5:9).