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Billy Ledford
February 2009 
Dr. King's Six Principles of Nonviolence
Posted on Jan 18th, 2009
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Here are the fundamental tenets of Dr. King's philosophy of nonviolence described in his first book, Stride Toward Freedom.
(1.) Nonviolence is not passive, but requires courage.
(2.) Nonviolence seeks reconciliation, not defeat of an adversary.
(3.) Nonviolent action is directed at eliminating evil, not destroying an evil-doer.
(4.) A willingness to accept suffering for the cause, if necessary, but never to inflict it.
(5.) A rejection of hatred, animosity or violence of the spirit, as well as refusal to commit physical violence.
(6.) Faith that justice will prevail.
(1.) Nonviolence is not passive, but requires courage.
(2.) Nonviolence seeks reconciliation, not defeat of an adversary.
(3.) Nonviolent action is directed at eliminating evil, not destroying an evil-doer.
(4.) A willingness to accept suffering for the cause, if necessary, but never to inflict it.
(5.) A rejection of hatred, animosity or violence of the spirit, as well as refusal to commit physical violence.
(6.) Faith that justice will prevail.
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