Non-Violence

Notes from non-violence program at Holy Family Catholic Worker House, Kansas City MO, on October 18, 2011

A.  Three doors of speaking:

  1.  Is it true?
  2. Is it necessary?
  3. Is it kind?

B.  Non-possession; everything belongs to God; service; fearlessness; celibacy; control of palette; control of anger; vegetarian diet; simple lifestyle; prayer and silence; fasting; religious equality; preventative medicine; physical activity

C.  Identification of what to support instead of what to oppose; abstention from drugs and alcohol; village industries for self-sustainability; education; women’s rights; equality of all people; self-sufficiency; community life

D.  Respect of nature, the planet; servitude instead of dominance; relationship with nature affecting daily decisions, meals, leisure, daily living activities; affect on personal relationships