The Radical King: Nonviolent Work for Social Transformation
with David Hartsought, Be Scofield, and Chris Moore-Backman
The revolutionary spirit is already world-wide. If the anger of the peoples of the world at the injustice of things is to be channeled into a revolution of love and creativity, we must begin now to work, urgently, with all the peoples, to shape a new world. – Dr. King
What can we learn from the Radical King for our work in nonviolent transformation of society? How can we move from world of war, injustice and empire to a world of peace, justice and environmental sustainability?
As we face the complex challenges of the 21st century we can turn to Dr. King for guidance and insight. This weekend will explore how King stood up against the military industrial complex, spoke out against the Vietnam War, challenged economic exploitation and worked diligently to change the fundamental structure of our society. What was King’s relationship to the labor movement? How did he use nonviolence for social transformation? What role did he play in the peace movement? What can we learn from his bold and courageous stand against injustice? What was the role of churches and other religious institutions in King’s work for social transformation?
This workshop will cover these main areas:
~ Dr. King’s resistance to economic exploitation, militarism and racism
~ A comparison between Dr. King and Gandhi’s methods of Nonviolent resistance
~ An exploration of the relevance of King’s teachings to the Occupy Wall Street movement
~ How we can apply King’s radical insights to current struggles for change
This dynamic weekend will incorporate video, group work and discussion.
