nonviolent resistance
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The article suggested Christians should embrace nonviolent resistance and the tradition of martyrs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Add to that the finding of political scientists Erica Chenoweth and Maria Stephan that, historically speaking, nonviolent resistance has been more successful than violent campaigns.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025
His search led him to India, where he studied Mohandas K. Gandhi’s ideas about nonviolent resistance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2024
Farris helped Coretta Scott King build The King Center and helped to teach King’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023
Not every demonstrator had the self-control to obey the discipline of nonviolent resistance championed by Dr. King.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
