6 Things Atheists Can Learn From Religion

You might think Buddhism is the most peaceful religion, but even within Buddha’s own teachings there are representations of acceptable violence. In fact, the Dalai Lama himself endorsed the killing of Osama bin Laden.

To get closer to the idea of absolute pacifism, we have to look to Jainism, an ancient Indian religion. Jains are so focused on non-violence and the preservation of life (a.k.a. ahimsā) that some nuns and monks carry a small broom with them at all times so that they can sweep away small insects and avoid stepping on them.