GANDHIAN AND KINGIAN

                  PRINCIPLES OF NONVIOLENCE

     
     

         Gandhian Principles with regard to Public Policy:

        1. Truth and truthfulness

            Unconditional commitment to be truthful and authentic

        2. Ahimsa (nonviolence) in relationships at all levels

            One must also accept the fact that all forms of violence cannot be totally
            eliminated.

        3. Trusteeship

            Each one of us has a unique talent; however, we do not own it but serve as
            trustee; our talent must be used as much for the sake of others as for
            ourselves

        4. Constructive Action

            Once acknowledged and balanced, we must use our talents to empower
            others in creating social change as a whole community

     
    Gandhian Principles with regard to Personal Policy:

        1. Respect

            To respect others and accept the interdependence and interconnectedness
            of all life

        2. Understanding

            We must begin to understand the "whys" of being here, both for our selves
            and others

        3. Acceptance

            Out of respect and understanding, we can begin to accept one another's
            differences

        4. Appreciating differences

            To move beyond acceptance into appreciation and celebration of
            differences

     
    Kingian Principles of Nonviolence

            1. Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people
            2. Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding
            3. Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustices, not people
            4. Nonviolence holds that suffering for a cause can educate and transform
            5. Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate
            6. Nonviolence holds that the universe is on the side of justice and that right
            will prevail

    King's Six Step Process toward Social Change

            1. Information gathering
            2. Education
            3. Personal commitments
            4. Negotiation
            5. Direct Action
            6. Reconciliation and beginning the healing process
     
     

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