What is nonviolence?
Q: What is nonviolence?
A: Nonviolence is a philosophy that rejects the use of physical violence.
Q: What methods do people who practice nonviolence use to express their beliefs?
A: People who practice nonviolence when expressing their beliefs may use methods like education, persuasion, civil disobedience, and conscientious objection to military service.
Q: Is a demonstration by a group of people in a public place permitted?
A: Yes, a demonstration by a group of people in a public place is permitted on the condition that it remain nonviolent.
Q: What happens when demonstrators are nonviolent but other people oppose them and behave violently?
A: Sometimes the demonstrators are nonviolent but other people who oppose them will come to the demonstration and behave violently to show their opposition.
Q: What are some religious movements that are known for the practice of nonviolence?
A: Some religious movements, such as the Society of Friends (Quakers) and Jainism with Ahimsa, are known for the practice of nonviolence.
Q: Are there people who adopt nonviolence in midlife?
A: Yes, there are people who adopt nonviolence in midlife, such as St. Francis of Assisi.
Q: Do people who eat a vegetarian or vegan diet and those who support animal rights oppose violence by humans against animals?
A: Yes, people who eat a vegetarian or vegan diet, and those who support animal rights, usually oppose any violence by humans against animals.
