Day 3
20 March 2003
"The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending
spiral begetting the very thing that it seeks to destroy. Instead of
diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through violence you may murder
the liar, but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth.
Through violence you murder the hater, but you don't murder the hate.
In fact violence merely increases hate. Returning violence for
violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night
already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only
light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do
that."
-- Martin Luther King, Jr.
I derive great inspiration and hope from the words of one
of history's most visionary peacemakers. In the face of seemingly
overwhelming odds, we are at a turning point in human history. Millions
worldwide are joining in solidarity to say no to war. I gain strength and
resolve by turning back the pages of history and sharing in the struggles
of those who gave all in the quest for peace and justice for all of the
fellowship of humanity.
--Michele Darr |
