Scholars and leaders of nonviolence

Non-violence is a powerful ideology and approach for social change that refutes the use of physical violence. But why choose non-violence over violence? The usage of nonviolence involves peaceful active behavior within the midst of conflict. At its core, nonviolence embodies respect, and even love, for one’s opponents. The practice acknowledges and utilizes the importance of dialogue without the utilization of physical threat or coercion in negotiating and problem solving. Also histories records have shown violence, on the other hand, always leads to the same conclusion: more violence. So how does a Hindu monk, Vietnamese Buddhist, Hasidic Jew, and African American Christian share a common ethical view of non-violence? Mohandas K. Gandhi believed…

twentieth century, they seldom speak of peace. Instead, they divert their attention to the hostility of this period with regard to impactful events such as countless wars and the rise and fall of political leaders, revolutionaries, and activists. Among the activists of the time, three of the most prominent were Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr. Today, these men are revered not solely based on their ability to successfully lead their people to justice and equality, but by…

This is the question that will be explored throughout this paper in regards to the applicability of the nonviolence paradigm to a Canadian setting and civil society initiatives. The nonviolence paradigm is based on “achieving without harm…things that are normally thought to be attainable through violence”. (Funk, 2015) This paradigm challenges the normality of achieving something with violence, by using non-violent measures. Much like world order this paradigm challenges power politics, with…

can no longer be ignored”(cultural conversations, King, Letter from Birmingham jail 474). Because King seen the effect that his program would have in resisting social oppression and used it as an effective method. His program was effective because after King put this program into action Birmingham's public schools were integrated in September 1963. Mahatma Gandhi is another leader to look to for nonviolent methods to resist social oppression. “Serving as the voice of oppressed people all over…

Most have heard of Yeshua as man who became a Rabbi, came into conflict with the religious leaders of his day, and died on a cross as an atonement for the sins of the world. However, there is one side of Yeshua that is rarely talked about: his teachings beings considered as revolutionary. Many of the words that he said and the acts that he committed were considered to be unprecedented in his day. From only looking at the Synoptic Gospels, readers will not be able to fully comprehend or grasp how…

One of the key components of any successful civilization throughout history is political control. It has proven itself absolutely necessary when it comes to maintaining order in any society. Political organization began to become much more elaborate during the Classical period, offering government leaders more control over the population. We see many different approaches to maintaining this control throughout the classical period civilizations. The Classical period Han and Mauryan dynasty…

absolutely necessary when it comes to maintaining order in any society. Political organization began to become much more elaborate during the Classical period, offering government leaders more control over the population. We see many different approaches to maintaining this control throughout the classical period civilizations. The Classical period Han and Mauryan dynasty sought and achieved political control through both religion and social hierarchy. Both civilizations ingeniously wove…

Philip Jenkins was a prominent scholar from Baylor University in the leading field of religious studies. Jenkins, in his book The Great and Holy War: How World War I Became a Religious Crusade, focused on a different aspect of the Great War from 1914 to 1918, which took away millions of lives. Other than the usual aspects of the Great War, Jenkins took a deep look into the religious perspective of the war. Namely, Christianity, Judaism and Islam played their respective roles in the areas of…

chaotic political system. However, the Burmese quest for freedom and independence was realized when Aung San Suu Kyi emerged, finally leading Burma into democracy. Without a doubt, Aung San Suu Kyi is the voice of hope for Burma, and proves to be an effective leader, who will lead Burma out of oppression. Aung San Suu Kyi Aung San Suu Kyi is the daughter of Aung San, who was Burma’s national hero that negotiated for Burma’s freedom after helping the British defeat the Japanese during World…

Before we compare Gandhi and Bin Laden, it is important to know the preamble of who they are and what they fought for.Mahatma Gandhi is considered to be the most influential leader for the independence of India. He is widely known for his successful non-violent protests that legally showed civil disobedience against white British and Boer government officials. These officials were discriminating and segregation many Indian immigrants. Gandhi fought for Indian liberation against bills that…