Pace e Bene – 2 August 2024

“Why nonviolence? Because it can invite us into courage and remind us of our humanity. It can help us rise to the challenge of transforming trillions of everyday interactions into a culture that affirms, liberates, supports, and restores the humanity of every human being. It guides us as we create a world where every person is safe and loved, protected and healed. In this world, no one needs a gun, no one wants a weapon. In this world, peace is easier to wage than war—and more it’s more profitable. In this world, a cry for mental help is answered with focus, attention, and skillful care. In this world, we fearlessly go to bowling alleys and bars, movie theaters and shopping malls. In this world, the culture of nonviolence is everywhere.”—Rivera Sun, “I Grew Up Next Door To Lewiston—We Need A Culture of Nonviolence”