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“A society that lives by organized greed or by systemic terrorism and oppression (they come too much the same thing in the end) will always tend to be violent because it is in a state of persistent disorder and moral confusion. The first principle of valid political action in such a society then becomes non-cooperation with its disorder, its injustices, and more particularly with its deep commitment to untruth." (from Thomas Merton's introduction to Gandhi on Non-Violence, pg 9. Italics original.)”

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This book delves into the philosophy and methodology of non-violence as advocated by Mahatma Gandhi, exploring its application in various contexts such as civil rights, social justice, and political activism. It includes insights from Gandhi's own experiences and reflections on the effectiveness of non-violent resistance. more

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