being bad in order to be good...religious activism 101
Explore the art of righteous defiance with our curated reading list on religious activism. From Gandhi’s powerful autobiography and Malcolm X’s journey of faith and resistance to bell hooks’ wisdom on love as a force for change, these books illuminate the moral struggle of being “bad” to achieve spiritual good. Dive into peaceful paths for justice with Thich Nhat Hanh.
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An Autobiography
by Mohandas K. Gandhi
Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. In his classic autobiography he recounts the story of his life and how he developed his concept of active nonviolent resistance, which propelled the Indian struggle for independence and countless other nonviolent struggles of the twentieth century. In a new foreword, noted peace expert and teacher Sissela Bok urges us to adopt Gandhi's "attitude of experimenting, of tesing what will and will not bear close scrutiny, what can and cannot be adapted to new circumstances,"in order to bring about change in our own lives and communities. All royalties earned on this book are paid to the Navajivan Trust, founded by Gandhi, for use in carrying on his work.
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