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The Quaker Tradition in the Balkans
Passivism and the reasons behind its persistence are explored in this thought-provoking discussion. Influenced by both Christian roots and the atrocities of total and uncivil wars in the 20th century, pacifism has experienced a resurgence. The spread of total war, characterized by aerial bombardment and the invention of the bomb, has led some to reject war altogether. Additionally, the growth of uncivil wars, exemplified by the Balkans conflict, has highlighted the loss of morality and the triumph of brutal means. This gripping analysis sheds light on why intelligent and decent individuals, such as the Quakers, hold on to pacifism despite its contradictions.