Be an opener of doors. Seek to live in the world accepting that violence is unnecessary. Believe that your life today is essential to the future of human beings you’ll never meet. Act so that you consider the memories of the stranger’s past. Inhabit the planet of others. Open these virtual pages with your family and community, and explore your responses to violence.

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Introduction

Start here for this online resource as a response to violence – Together we have a role to play.

Roots of Violence

We ask about how religions account for the roots of violence.

Culture of Violence

We consider what culture is, and what roles it plays in shaping violence.

Impacts of Technology

We discover the uses of technology from promoting courage to inciting violence.

Incitement to Violence

We explore what counts for incitement, and how leaders must respond to justifications for violence.

Response to Violence

Start here anew – prevent violence, strengthen community, and build together.

Our Hope

Do you hope that every insightful question throws open a door for deeper awareness?  We do too.
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Explore

For each of the sections in this website we have created resource pages where you can find materials that we hope might support your group or situation.

Engage

Feel free to use and adapt these resources in any way that you think would be most suitable for your group or situation.

Share

We would love to hear how you used these resources.  Also, if you have suggestions for resources not found here, please let us know via our Contact page.