nonresistance
IPA: nɑnrɪzˈɪstʌns
noun
- Lack of resistance; not actively resisting.
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Examples of "nonresistance" in Sentences
- But a gentle touch, used with nonresistance, can work miracles.
- The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression
- Inner nonresistance to whatever is or happens is a denial of the absolute reality of form.
- There is a spiritual consciousness that, through the power of nonresistance, can change a condition that appears solid.
- I began to see the power of nonresistance when I actively practiced aikido, a soft martial art that works only for self-defense.
- If we just accepted what life dealt us with "nonresistance" (a major sticking point for Tolle) we'd live a more blissful existence.
- The doctrine of nonresistance against arbitrary power, and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.
- The conclusions of his studies and thinking had the disagreeable effect of leading him away from Garrison's doctrine of "nonresistance" and "disunion."
- He argued that because Jesus counseled nonresistance (urging his followers to turn the other cheek), nonviolent resistance was no more faithful to the Gospel than violence — after all, it did resist.
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