Gandhian Principles with regard to Public Policy:
1. Truth and truthfulness
Unconditional commitment to be truthful and authentic
2. Ahimsa (nonviolence) in relationships at all levels
One must also accept the
fact that all forms of violence cannot be totally
eliminated.
3. Trusteeship
Each one of us has a unique
talent; however, we do not own it but serve as
trustee; our talent must
be used as much for the sake of others as for
ourselves
4. Constructive Action
Once acknowledged and balanced,
we must use our talents to empower
others in creating social
change as a whole community
Gandhian Principles with regard to Personal Policy:
1. Respect
To respect others and accept
the interdependence and interconnectedness
of all life
2. Understanding
We must begin to understand
the "whys" of being here, both for our selves
and others
3. Acceptance
Out of respect and understanding,
we can begin to accept one another's
differences
4. Appreciating differences
To move beyond acceptance
into appreciation and celebration of
differences
Kingian Principles of Nonviolence
1. Nonviolence is a way of
life for courageous people
2. Nonviolence seeks to
win friendship and understanding
3. Nonviolence seeks to
defeat injustices, not people
4. Nonviolence holds that
suffering for a cause can educate and transform
5. Nonviolence chooses love
instead of hate
6. Nonviolence holds that
the universe is on the side of justice and that right
will prevail
King's Six Step Process toward Social Change
1. Information gathering
2. Education
3. Personal commitments
4. Negotiation
5. Direct Action
6. Reconciliation and beginning
the healing process
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