Arguments for and Against Pacifism Explored in Desmond Doss's Story
Explore the compelling arguments for and against pacifism through the lens of Desmond Doss's inspiring tale. Delve into the challenges of practicing non-violence and confront the question of whether pacifism can be viable in the real world.
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Desmond Doss A pacifist s tale Key Question: What are the arguments for & against pacifism?
Learning outcomes All: will be able to explain what is pacifism; Many: you will be able to explain difficulties of putting non- violence into practice; Some: will be able to answer an exam question on this with 8/12 or higher.
Desmond fights Hal What Bible teaching is mentioned here?
Conscientious objector 2. Why is Desmond mocked by Captain Glover? 3. What two reasons does Sarge give why Doss is wrong?
Confrontation with Smiddy What Bible teaching does Smiddy mention?
Section 8 interview What Bible teaching does Desmond mention here?
The court martial 4. Give one reason against Doss and one in his defence.
Scene in a crater 5. What personal reason does Desmond give Smiddy why he won t touch a weapon?
Underground scene 6. What Bible teaching does he demonstrate by his behaviour here?
The exam question Pacifism cannot work in the real world. Do you agree? [12 marks]
