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Questions For Dialogue On Nonviolence
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k’ T t h e r e a fundamental core concept of Nonviolence or are Ihere diverse concepts of "nonviolence"
ranging across different contexts and worlds?
2. Is there a common meaning to ‘nonviolence” as used by Gandh. and King and others? For example,
is “nonviolence” in the Hindu context the same as it is in the Christian or Quaker contexts •
3. Ifthere is a fundamental and global concept of nonviolence, what is its meaning'.’ Is there a global principle
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ofNonviolence valid for diverse cultures, ideologies, worlds?
4 What is the scope and jurisdiction ofNonviolence? Is it universally binding on all?
5. Concerning “violence”: is there a fundamental core to the many forms of violenceIs there a universal
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or global concept of “violence” across cultures and w orlds’
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What is the connection between violence and human intention? Is the source of both violence and
nonviolence to be found in our intentions? Our motivations? How we use our will? How we conduct
7. Concerning “force”: Is there a nonviolent “ force” as Gandhi and King and others have taught? W hat
is the difference between the forces ofNonviolence and the many forms of violent forces in the human
8 Why is it thought that the force ofNonviolence is greater that the forces of violence?
9 Is it ever justified to use “military force” or "physical force” in enforcing the way ofNonviolence.
10. W hatistheconnectionbetween“sacrifice” and“nonviolence”?Cansacredsacnficetransformviolent
forces into nonviolent forces?
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11. What is the source ofNonviolence? Is it grounded in reality? In reason'. In moral law in Divine la
12. A reX relh n its to Nonviolence? Are there situations in which the forces ofNonviolence are ineffective
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