Violence Begets Violence

Jesus is calling us to respond to the evil aimed at us in the same way that He did. Look at the two verbs in the passage above in Matthew 5:44—love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you, so that you will be “sons of the Most High.” “Sons of the Most High” translates a Hebrew expression that denotes likeness. In other words, when we love ou

I believe that violence is not a solution to any problem. I believe that every person is endowed with a sacred dignity. I believe that every person is capable of changing, healing, and being restored. I pledge to respect the dignity of every person. I pledge to overcome violence with love and compassion. I pledge to accompany and support anyone aff

True peace work requires a spiritual dimension—the practice of peace.

Spiritual Practice Doesn’t Begin Until the Beatings Stop. I’m suggesting that you stop the beatings. Many spiritual teachers suggest that hatred is not the answer. They say things about love, forgiveness, generosity and gratitude. They hardly talk about beating people and hating people and this sort of thing. They say, “Now, folks, this is the dire

1. Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people.


2. Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding.


3. Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice, not people.


4. Nonviolence holds that suffering can educate and transform.


5. Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate.


6. Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justice.