Nonviolence holds that suffering can educate and transform. Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate. Nonviolence resists violence of the spirit as well as the body. Nonviolent love is active, not passive. Nonviolent love does not sink to the level of the hater.
Love restores community and resists injustice.
Nonviolence recognizes the fact that all life is interrelated. Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justice. The nonviolent resister has deep faith that justice will eventually win. Know all sides of the issue, including the other party's position. It is essential to inform others about your issue.