Marianne Williamson

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Score 159
10/2/2024, 11:50:22 PM
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In reply to:
seabiscuit90
@RickFernandes90
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86d
@marwilliamson The Civil Rights movement was not nonviolent and elegant in anyway. Much blood was shed, may be not in the same capacity as the Civil War, but it was shed nonetheless resulting in Kings murder.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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86d
@RickFernandes90 The Indian Independence movement (Gandhi). The Civil Rights movement (King).
seabiscuit90
@RickFernandes90
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86d
@marwilliamson With respect, when in the course of history has freedom and liberty been achieved, as you say, “elegantly” and “nonviolent”?
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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86d
The genius of the US Constitution was the creation of a conduit through which the will of the people could be expressed and harnessed for political purposes.

Today an array of political, financial, and media forces have combined to thwart, nullify, and pervert the free…

The statement engages in a discussion about the nature of the Civil Rights movement, specifically addressing the role of non-violence and the dynamics between oppressors and the oppressed. It aims to clarify misconceptions about the movement's strategy and its impact on societal change.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by clarifying historical facts and emphasizing the non-violent nature of the movement, which aligns with the principle. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by highlighting the role of non-violence in the Civil Rights movement, fostering empathy for the oppressed. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing a misconception without resorting to personal attacks, adhering to the principle. [+1]