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nonviolent resistance

30 Oct 2011

Christian activists will seek to prevent eviction at St Paul's

Christian activists have promised a non-violent 'ring of prayer' to defend protesters camped outside St Paul's Cathedral if eviction threats are realised.
25 Feb 2011

Analysing the Arab 'democratic revolutions'
1 Feb 2011

Tunisia, the lessons of nonviolence, and 'messianism'

AltMuslim, a very stimulating US/UK website that offers global perspectives on Muslim life, politics and culture, has been reflecting on some of the lessons of the largely unarmed revolution in Tunisia last month (January 2011).
8 Nov 2010

Mark Thomas praises Christian nonviolent resistance in Palestine

The activist comedian Mark Thomas has praised Palestinian Christians for their role in the growth of nonviolent resistance to Israeli occupation.
18 May 2010

Study explores how nonviolence is more effective than violence

A fascinating paper has been published by Maria J.
19 Nov 2007

Thanksgiving Mass for the Beatification of Franz Jägerstätter

"Franz Jägerstätter is a prophet with a global view and a penetrating insight which very few of his contemporaries had at that time; he is a shining example in his fidelity to the claims of his cons
26 Sep 2007

Burma monks maintain nonviolent resistance in the face of attacks

Thousands of Burmese monks and other protesters have begun a new march with prayers and chants in Rangoon, despite a baton charge by police at the city's holiest shrine. Supporters say the tide of nonviolent resistance must continue.

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