Forum Post: GANDHIAN NON-VIOLENCE

Hi All,

I really believe in Gandhian non-violence as a means to reach peaceful ends. I have been greatly encouraged to see the non-violent approach of OWS, although some of the videos on the livestream do show violence by protesters (in other countries), which I think is a mistake.

The core of Gandhi's approach is to love and respect everyone, including your adversaries. To fight for right coming from a place of Love, instead of coming from a place of anger or condemnation.

It rests on the idea that there is only One Reality - call it God, Reality, all that is, the Force (or whatever name you like) - and that we are all part of it. Our true Self exists far beyond the boundry of our skin.

I think that if OWS committed to this approach, it could:

1. Attract people of all backgrounds to a 100% peaceful movement.

2. Make any violent attacks on the movement unjustifiable and unpopular.

3. Sooner or later, it changes people's hearts - this was a key part of Gandhi's approach.

If anyone else is interested in this, please reply.

Peace,

Gandhi Lives