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The first paper will examine how King's "Pledge to Nonviolence" (1963) outlines a plan for seeking justice and reconciliation to achieve equity. The philosophy of the nonviolent movement as a belief system mirrors the principles of respecting the life and dignity of every person without prejudiced notions, rejecting all forms of discrimination and exclusion, and devoting resources to uplift underdeveloped communities from political and social oppression. In promoting these ideals, King followed the nine fundamental principles of "Satyagraha," namely, focusing on self-reliance, propagating tactics, upholding basic principles of actions, and many others. The paper will explore how the noble, fundamental rules of Satyagraha achieve justice for the Dalit Christians in India who are facing discrimination because of their Christian faith.
Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)
The philosophy of the nonviolent movement as a belief system mirrors the principles of respecting the life and dignity of every person without prejudiced notions, rejecting all forms of discrimination and exclusion, and devoting resources to uplift underdeveloped communities from political and social oppression. In promoting these ideals, King followed the nine fundamental principles of "Satyagraha," namely, focusing on self-reliance, propagating tactics, upholding basic principles of actions, and many others. The paper will explore how the noble, fundamental rules of Satyagraha achieve justice for the Dalit Christians in India who are facing discrimination because of their Christian faith.