Violent Protest Flashcards
What are some terrorist attacks specifically targeted at?
Some terrorist attacks are specifically targeted, such as anti-abortionists bombing family planning clinics. These are designed to spread terror within a certain group of people.
These attacks may be referred to as ‘violent protest’, although most would consider them acts of terror.
Who was Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Christian pastor who attempted to assassinate Hitler by planting a bomb. He stated, ‘Any failure to act is simply to condone evil.’
How did Martin Luther King fight against injustice?
Martin Luther King fought against injustice as a pacifist, using Jesus’ teaching to ‘turn the other cheek’. He employed non-violent marches, speeches, and civil disobedience.
He said, ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’
Who is Thich Nhat Hahn and what did he do during the Vietnam War?
Thich Nhat Hahn became a Buddhist monk at 16 and helped villagers bombed out of their homes during the Vietnam War. He opposed the Government’s policies and was exiled to France.
What is engaged Buddhism according to Thich Nhat Hahn?
Engaged Buddhism argues that to achieve true inner peace, Buddhists must work on changing societal structures that influence mental states and behavior.
Thich Nhat Hahn combines traditional meditation with non-violent protest, emphasizing how meditation can help dissolve anger.
What did Thich Nhat Hahn do to rescue Vietnamese refugees?
He organized the rescue of hundreds of Vietnamese refugees using boats from Singapore. When the police intervened, he emphasized the need to breathe deeply and consciously to avoid panic or anger.
He stated, ‘What could we do? We had to breathe deeply and consciously. Otherwise we might panic, or fight with the police, or do something to express our anger.’
