ITEMS of INTEREST

with contributions from Judy Carman, Ashley Hink, Joe Woodard

"From His Deep Studies Of Gandhi and his own experience, Martin Luther King, Jr., developed a list of six facts to help people understand nonviolent resistance and join with him in his vision. King's words are as insightful and thought provoking today as they were when he wrote them:

"1. Nonviolent resistance is not for cowards. It is not a quiet, passive acceptance of evil. One is passive and nonviolent physically, but very active spiritually, always seeking ways to persuade the opponent of advantages to the way of love, cooperation, and peace.

"2. The goal is not to defeat or humiliate the opponent but rather to win him or her over to understanding new ways to create cooperation and community.

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