The philosophy of nonviolence – articulated by Gandhi & then MLK Jr - says purification of our hearts is essential to political change. Starting now, deepen your practice of compassion and forgiveness. Nothing less will give us the power we need to cast the danger from our midst.
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Do you think MLK didn’t name racists for what they were, or that Gandhi didn’t name the British colonialists oppressing India? Love doesn’t destroy your brain cells.

Apr 28, 2019 · 2:41 PM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
I think you were exactly on point. It's important to call out authoritarianism and fascism wherever it crops up in order to protect our democracy. We stand against white supremacy, climate change denial, sexism, and discrimination on the basis of religion or sexual orientation.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Love in action doesn’t always create consensus or popularity because it confronts forms of hatred like racism, xenophobia, child abuse, etc. The proponents of systemic violence would feel much better if we all shut up about it and colluded by not confronting it.
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