Pacifism is both a strength and a weakness and can be used in some instances but is a disaster elsewhere. Like most tasks a single tool is rarely able to do everything.
When confronting simple emotional anger, pacifism is the best answer. Emotions do subside. If the anger is met with retaliation then the dispute escalates. Pacifism here is a superb response.
However, pacifism is a disaster if the attacker believes that you represent a threat to his way of life. His desire is to destroy you. If you only offer pacifism then you will cease to exist. No matter how much you do not want to fight your very existence depends on being able to defend yourself. So despite your distaste you really have no choice but to destroy your enemy if you want to survive.
The ultimate answer is a world where we all share the same objectives and the means to achieve them.
Cris
When confronting simple emotional anger, pacifism is the best answer. Emotions do subside. If the anger is met with retaliation then the dispute escalates. Pacifism here is a superb response.
However, pacifism is a disaster if the attacker believes that you represent a threat to his way of life. His desire is to destroy you. If you only offer pacifism then you will cease to exist. No matter how much you do not want to fight your very existence depends on being able to defend yourself. So despite your distaste you really have no choice but to destroy your enemy if you want to survive.
The ultimate answer is a world where we all share the same objectives and the means to achieve them.
Cris