It’s crucial to teach schoolchildren MLK’s nonviolence philosophy in this era of rising violence
- Matt Daniels and Anthony Jones
- Jul 14, 2024
- 1 min read
King’s principles are essential to an educational foundation and a proven pathway for productive citizenship and change.
“Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
There is no greater American authority on the destructive nature of violence than Martin Luther King Jr. There is also no better place to go for the cure to rising levels of hatred and violence than the teachings of King. A half-century after he gave his life for the cause of equality and social justice, King’s commitment to nonviolent social change has been validated by decades of social science research.