Evolving Nonviolence

In this blog, we share ideas and insights about what Gandhi called “the greatest power humanity has been endowed with”—nonviolence. Like him, we believe that mobilizing this force is essential for addressing the urgent challenges of our time and shaping a future rooted in justice and peace.

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Stephanie Van Hook Stephanie Van Hook

What if we understood violence?

THE STOIC PHILOSOPHER Epictetus (c.50-135 CE) once said that the beginning of ignorance is the ‘failure to connect particulars with their underlying principle.’  This is particularly, and harmfully, the case with one underlying principle in particular: violence.  And, conversely, its opposite nonviolence.

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Michael Nagler Michael Nagler

Loving Tessa

Michael Nagler reflects on the power of love for a kitten…

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Stephanie Van Hook Stephanie Van Hook

Emma’s Revolution

Michael and Stephanie reflect on their interview with Emma’s Revolution.

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Stephanie Van Hook Stephanie Van Hook

Democracy

Michael Nagler reflects on the meaning of democracy, and encourages all of us to do the same.

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Stephanie Van Hook Stephanie Van Hook

“Love your enemies.”

We can meditate on Jesus’ teaching and learn something new every time. Reflections by Stephanie Van Hook.

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