Nonviolence Diary

The history of violence in the world is well documented. However it is also possible to use non-violence to bring about change. This DBQ will look at two countries where a non-violent movement was successful.

While when discussing the history of the world’s power forces, violence makes for stimulating discussion, other tactics were put to good use, one of these alternatives being non-violence. With the guidance of three worldwide heroes - Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela - with contagious optimism and high spirits, it became apparent just how much of a difference could be made carried out through non-violent terms. Mankind was introduced to another way to resolve major problems just as effectively, if not more, than violence could.

unjust” (Banks 1). “Principle four – accept suffering without retaliation for the sake of the cause to achieve the goal – this characterizes that nonviolent resistance is a willingness to accept suffering without retaliation, to accept blows from the opponent without striking back; accept the violence, if necessary; but to never inflict violence on another” (Banks 2). “Principle five – avoid internal violence of the spirit, as well as, external physical violence – a nonviolent resister not only refuses to fight or shoot his opponent, but he also refuses to hate him; at the center of nonviolence stands the principle of love for one another” (Banks 2). “Principle six – the universe is on the side of justice – this basic fact pertaining to nonviolent resistance is that it is based on the conviction that the universe is on the side of justice which is positive peace, consequently, the believer in nonviolence has a deep faith in the future and therefore, can accept suffering without retaliation. There is a creative force in this universe, that by whatever name we decide to call it, it works to bring the disconnected aspects of reality into a harmonious whole; a universal wholeness for each of us to share with one another and that nonviolence is both the means and the end” (Banks 3). Dr. King also had a couple of

Non-violence is a peaceful strategy people used in the 1900’s to revolt against the government. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Mohandas Gandhi had the most success in changing the way we live today. How did they get nonviolence to work? Well they were very disobedient, disciplined, and determined to make a change in society.

All things considered one must devoted to their belief of nonviolence and be willing to suffer without retaliation (Source C), they can not fall victim to anger and fight back, for it would destroy the very principle of the cause. To become a truly successful campaign it should not be run on the basis of humiliating or besting the opponent, rather one should seek friendship and a better understanding of another (Source B). A nonviolent protester should not become bitter of the circumstances the opponent might bestow upon them but rather have open arms and eye for a better future ahead. The central idea of a nonviolent campaign is being able to make changes and spreading peace and love without the use of violence; by pursuing upon this path

These means are what our oppressor has instilled in us to believe. In today’s news, we are taught to turn the other cheek when a person does us wrong. Although Mr. King referred to that method as non- violent, it could easy be considered acquiescence. By turning the other cheek, you are letting that person know that it is acceptable to continue to behave the way they have been behaving. This method is also easily saying that as long as you ensure in me you will not oppress me in that manner again, everything will be fine. The oppressor on the other hand, becomes smarter, and they simply advance in other ways to oppress. With non- violence you are simply agreeing that you will not destroy any of the oppressors property which continuing to be treated as you were

Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.

Of course, like many other stories, there were people who did not believe in the nonviolence philosophy. Groups such as the Black Panthers, an organization that’s purpose was to patrol African Americans and protect their people from police brutality, preached violence (“The Black Panthers Party for Self-Defense”). The practices of the late Malcolm X, a black muslim who was a leader of his movement believed that if blacks didn’t receive their right to equality, they should just take it, even if it meant with violence. “The Panthers took the revolutionary philosophy and militant stand

Violence is contagious, it spreads through a population like a virus, and yet we still pass it along to our children. Violence is the manifest for War; War is the breeding ground for violence because violence knows no disregards nor does it have a conscience of right or wrong. Violence is the opposite of progression and advancement, because it promotes anger and hostility. So why do we think in terms of violence first and non-violence second? Is it our primitive instinct of aggression that takes over? The people in Budrus would disagree. In “Pay Attention to Nonviolence”, the people of Palestine did apply nonviolence resistance on the occupying forces of the Israeli soldiers and settlers. For which the Israel government had planned to build barrier on the lands of between Budrus and Palestinian Territories.

(5) Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate. Nonviolence resists violence of the spirit as well as the body.  Nonviolent love is spontaneous, unmotivated, unselfish and creative.  (6) Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justice. The nonviolent resister has deep faith that justice will eventually win.

Nonviolence is the the use of peaceful means, not force, to bring about political or social change. Some conflicts can be solved without violence to make a bigger change. One conflict that I have to try and solve is “Every day a person slaps a defenseless guy in the school hallways.”

The main idea of nonviolence is for each person to use peaceful strategies to argue for what they personally feel is right. Rosa Parks’ courage to choice nonviolence is an example of peacefully arguing for a fair treatment. The statement “nonviolence chooses love instead of hate,” by Martin Luther King Jr. expresses that people will be more inspired to help others if kindness is showed, but when hate and hostility has a part in an individual's life, there will be no motivation to help

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There is a considerable debate about the precise meaning of nonviolence. Some people believe that nonviolence is a philosophy and strategy for social change that rejects the use of violence. In other words, nonviolence is a method for resolving a conflict without the use of physical power nor enmity towards opponents. Instead, it emphasizes you to look beyond

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