2006-12-10 11:46:13 · 8 answers · asked by simplyJESSE 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Intrinsically, they are not- but when manifest in reality at the worst, they can be. Some people can use the language of pacifism as a cover for their own cowardice, but on the other hand, pacifists can be very brave: there are many stories of conscientous objectors throughout history who have suffered for their beliefs. The desire for peace may be motivated by a number of other feelings or principles other than cowardice.
2006-12-10 11:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Glen B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great Q. I suugest Gleb B gets the 10.
Perception is everything. He who is percieved as a coward has little defense with regard to his rational, when so many judge him to be a coward.
To be a passifist is usually more inclined to be judged and defined as one who may be generally apathetic about issues, such as WAR, when others, so bent on destructive behaviors, find violence to the the only best answer.
Either way the situation is extremely personal, and individual, and an old saying I'll paraphrase, "He who runs away, lives to fight another day", or as more rational heads prevail, the runner might return to an enlightened situation, in which Peace, became know as the best option.
Steven Wolf
Trust Peace, temper ego with cowardice in the sense that Violence on any level is only the lesser of two evils. The other being Useless destruction and/or death.
2006-12-10 20:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nice question.
Cowardice as a form of non-action could be considered as non-aggressive and therefore 'peaceful' behavior.
But cowardice can also be considered as a threat to the survival of the whole. In other words, it is extremely selfish... contagious to say the least.
Though, I must say, your question seems suggestive rather than inquisitive to the relation of these two concepts.
2006-12-10 19:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by Invisible_Flags 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are opposites. Cowardice is a facit of the negative emotion, Hate. Unconditional love Divided by the mental concepts of duality into conditional love / hate. God is, Undivided Unconditional love, Light, Will, Truth, Humility, Peace, and Silence.
2006-12-10 20:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by Weldon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does fear of punishment for dissent have to with peace. As the one before me has answered, cowardice and peace as an objective of will are opposites as having fear and something to fear is not peace. They are then associated by direct opposition and are negations for each other. Now, how does one conceptualize peace in a time when no peace exists; you either fear to dissent or fear from dissent.
2006-12-10 22:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my contention that hate and evil deeds are
the offspring weakness and fear. True strength
is only love- it does not bare such unsavory fruit!
A strong man does not attack his neighbor- he
loves him. It is a fearful man who attacks his neighbor.
Likewise, a strong man recognizes an attack by
another for what it really is- fear- and so he does
not retaliate against him. Yes, it takes great courage
to turn the other cheek, but it can be done....
The short answer to your question: Peace and
Cowardice are inversely proportional to each other.
2006-12-10 20:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by Ameena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT related, Different families....
Put simply
Peace comes from love
Cowardice comes from fear
Peace is a proactive choice
Cowardice is an avoidant choice
2006-12-11 06:03:27 · answer #7 · answered by Lavida rose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all.
2006-12-10 19:54:48 · answer #8 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋