Answer to Question #262137 in History for Kelsey Jand

Question

Analyze this quote: “I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.”

Answer 1

Gandhi showed the power of peacefully opposing oppression, injustice and hatred.

His example has inspired many other history-makers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Václav Havel, Rigoberta Menchú and Nelson Mandela.

Their message to each of us is to champion human dignity and reject intolerance.

We must work for a world where people of all cultures and beliefs live together in mutual respect and full equality.

Non-violence does not mean non-action.

It takes courage to stand up to those who use violence to enforce their will or beliefs.

It requires resolve to face down injustice, discrimination and brutality.