Talk:Nonresistance

Discussion without headlines
I've made fairly significant changes to the page to include nonresistance from a broader than Christian perspective as well as adding more specifics on a Christian theology of nonviolence.

I would like to make further changes to the "Nonresistance in practice" section. I'm uncomfortable with the way the quoted story dominates this section. While the story may be a powerful example of nonresistance, readers of an encyclopedia article are unlikely to want to read through the entire story to get to the point at the end. I think shorter and more varied historical vignettes or stories would be more effective in communicating the effectiveness (or inefficacy) of nonresistance.

What do others think? mennonot 17:00, 12 August 2005 (UTC)


 * Hmm. I think the story's fascinating, but I'll grant you that that's not a particularly good reason to leave it in. I do think, though, that it's got a lot in it--there isn't a lot in there that's superfluous or off-topic, and it gives us a pretty good slant on a couple interesting, complicated, and very relevant ideas (e.g., "You are all right but you forget about it") along the way. Bottom line, I (as someone who just stumbled across this article today, never having heard of Ammon Hennacy) would rather see it stay; I can certainly see how it might be problematic, though. Iralith 21:29, 4 October 2005 (UTC)

I removed the statement "The Amish and Old Order views are closer to the teachings of Jesus.", which was quickly reinstated. I removed it because I feel sure that many Menonites and members of other Christian groups would disagree with it strongly. It is part of a much larger discussion which has been going on for about 2000 years, about what Jesus really wanted anyway. I'm not saying I agree or disagree with this statement, I just think it's biased about something people feel strongly about, and as such does not belong in an encyclopedic entry. Since you replaced it, I would appreciate it if you explained why it is not POV, and why it should remain. Cheers, Makemi 21:32, 31 December 2005 (UTC)

Deletion of Ammon Hennacy by Bmusser
I disagree with the deletion of Ammon Hennacy as a notable advocate of nonresistance. He was very much a believer in nonresistance in all areas of his life (when confronted with violence or in the process of protesting against injustice). Non resistance does not mean nonaction. It takes great courage to verbally oppose authority and then offer no resistance to their physical force. However, since it has been deleted I have added two further advocates as Hennacy is listed under the section "Living nonresistance". --nirvana2013 14:11, 15 January 2006 (UTC)

History—Anabaptist
“Today the majority of Mennonite churches have moved towards pacifism” I have strong doubts that this statement can be supported with a citation. In addition the confession of faith still uses the term "nonresistance" (see article 22). []--GMS508 04:58, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

Nothing in criticism?
I, for one, think that non-resistance makes no sense at all. If you don't resist evil, evil will conquer. I can't be the only one that thinks this. Please include some reference to "Criticism of non-resistance", or the like.132.185.144.122

Christian pacifism
An article has been started called Christian pacifism and a new category Category:Christian pacifists. Editor inputs are welcome. nirvana2013 17:25, 5 August 2007 (UTC)

Fake reference ?
Regarding the first sentence: "Nonresistance (or non-resistance) is generally defined as "the practice or principle of not resisting authority... You are wrong... -See for instance, p. 17, 84 and 104: David Musser, in 1840 - ALL WAR ANTICHRISTIAN OR THE PRINCIPLES OF PEACE AS CONTAINED IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES EXPLAINED AND PROVED IN THE TRACTS OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF PERMANENT AND UNIVERSAL PEACE LONDON PUBLISHED BY THOMAS WARD & CO... DUBLIN. 1840 - Socrates !!! "non-resistance" What a strange word! It comes from: I say unto you do not RESIST..., do not as a man or a woman, revenge, retaliate, - Jesus did not try to reform the Roman State, come on... — Preceding unsigned comment added by AndWater (talk • contribs) 00:08, 15 May 2015 (UTC)