Pacifism | Vibepedia

Pacifism is the opposition to war or violence, with roots in ancient philosophies and modern applications in social movements. The term was coined by Émile Arnaud in 1901, and has been influential in shaping nonviolent resistance movements led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Pacifism's core principles of nonviolence and compassion have been applied in various contexts, from the Indian independence movement to the American civil rights movement.