Well, not very many people have that kind of courage. But I, for one, am grateful for...

Grace Wesley:

And so peaceful nonviolence comes first in India under Gandhi, and then later here in the United States under Dr. King and others as a means of achieving civil rights. But what makes nonviolence so radical is its unwavering commitment to a nonviolent approach, not just initially, but in the face of escalating persecution by the opposing force. [Brooke raises her hand] Grace Wesley:
Yes? Brooke Thawley:
Isn't that sort of like what Jesus meant when he said that we should love our enemies? Grace Wesley:
Yes. Uh, the writer of the Gospel of Matthew records Jesus as saying, "You have heard it said love your neighbor and hate your enemy, but I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you will be children of your Father in heaven," which indicates a commitment to nonviolence. Dr. King confirmed the link, describing his inspiration from Scripture, saying Christ furnished the spirit and motivation, while Gandhi furnished the method. Slacker Kid:
Except that that didn't work. Jesus got himself killed and everybody knows that. Grace Wesley:
Well, so did Dr. King. So I guess it just depends on how you measure success. Both men created movements that survive to this day, even though both paid the ultimate price for their commitment to their ideals. Slacker Kid:
I still wouldn't do it. Grace Wesley:
Well, not very many people have that kind of courage. But I, for one, am grateful for those that do, you know, those who stand up for what they believe