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 relationship 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 ourselves
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
