nonresistance
Example Sentences
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If the predator is unmoved, carrying a weapon and threatening your life, she advises retreating into a state of nonresistance.
From Washington Post
He's a very compassionate man and Christian man, and he believes in nonresistance.
From Salon
No Christian will pretend that defense with carnal weapons is not criminal, if the gospel really forbids it, let the consequences of nonresistance be what they may.
From Project Gutenberg
In physical strength and fortitude one of these Bahá’ís could have withstood many of their enemies, but they accepted martyrdom in the spirit of complete resignation and nonresistance.
From Project Gutenberg
The soundness of Bahá’u’lláh’s nonresistance policy has already been proved by results.
From Project Gutenberg
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