Mary Jo BowmanWhat does our commitment to nonviolence mean as citizens of one of the most powerful and oppressive nations in recorded history?
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Nelson Mandela said, “What does our commitment to nonviolence mean as citizens of one of the most powerful and oppressive nations in recorded history?” The question of nonviolence is related to the question of power. When you are trying to rid yourself of power, what does it mean for you to be nonviolent? There’s no simple answer because people will have different opinions about violence and nonviolence. In fact, there is a great variety of opinions about the subject. However, most people will agree that it means not doing things that hurt others.
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