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In this episode, we discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s second principle of nonviolence, which holds that nonviolence seeks reconciliation, not the defeat of an adversary. Listen to learn what Dr. King meant by this principle!

60-Second Civics, Episode 4795: January 11, 2023

Nonviolence Seeks Reconciliation: Six Principles of Nonviolence, Part 2

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Welcome to 60-Second Civics, the daily podcast of the Center for Civic Education. I'm Mark Gage.

Today we discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s second principle of nonviolence, which holds that nonviolence seeks reconciliation, not defeat of an adversary.

King wrote that "the nonviolent resister seeks to attack the evil system rather than the individuals who happen to be caught up in the system." 

The goal of nonviolent resistance is reconciliation and redemption. It seeks to "awaken a sense of shame within the oppressor" and open his eyes to his own injustice.

King was inspired by India's nonviolent struggle for independence. He noted that the hatred and bitterness that usually follows violence was not found in India because of the nonviolent methods of the independence movement.

He hoped that the civil rights movement would have a similar effect in the United States.

That's all for today's podcast.

  

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