The practice of peace through nonviolent action is essential as we work to create a world in which all people are respected, honored, and treated with dignity. People who care must take action to confront the injustices that harm our human family. As we come to know our interconnectedness with all people and know that violence to anyone is harm to everyone, it is necessary to take action on behalf of ourselves and one another. In this spirit we will remedy the great challenges that we face.
Each of us has something to contribute in the work to end poverty, the wars being waged, the exploitation of people and the earth’s resources. We have both the power and responsibility to create a much better world. Nonviolent action is called for not out of a temporary circumstance, but because it is always necessary for the creation of justice, peace, and freedom. Nonviolent direct action in the spirit of Dr. King, M.K. Gandhi and other truth champions creates a course for humanity that honors the dignity of all beings. Through the lives and work of these teachers we have a proven road map for creating social justice.