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Friday and Saturday, October 14 & 15, 2005 |
Hear the modern authorities on nonviolence speak on issues critical
to a progressive, peaceful society. “Gandhian Nonviolence: Personal
Transformation, Political Revolution, and Social Justice” |
Conference Overview |
Just as Gandhi called his own life of nonviolence an “experiment in
truth,” those who believe that his ideas and actions have lasting relevance
are engaged in 21st century “experiment in truth.” In the conviction that
Gandhian nonviolence can help improve conditions in our times for the
benefit of humankind, the Conference joins the insights of academics
with the experience of activists. |
The Conference will consist of plenary speakers, workshops, and papers
based on Gandhi’s principles, ideas, and practices, concentrating on his
relevance for the personal, political and economic realities of the 21st
century. It will: |
| 1. Explore how Gandhian nonviolence can bring about a
personal transformation such as: |
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anger control – managing one’s impulses to destructive rage· |
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respectful relationships – especially in families and the workplace |
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spiritual uplifting – integrating spirituality and activism |
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| 2. Investigate how Gandhian nonviolence can be a tool
for political revolution: |
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dealing with international conflicts – instead of going to war |
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an antidote to terrorism – understanding its causes and healing its wounds |
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liberation from oppressive regimes – in Africa, the Middle East and
elsewhere |
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3. Understand Gandhian nonviolence as a method for
social change: |
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the Civil Rights Movement – lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
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economic exploitation – labor unions, nonviolent use of money |
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women’s equality – through the glass ceiling, religious ministry |
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