The circle of life: 50 years ago, the 100th anniversary of his birth, I discovered the life of Mahatma Gandhi thru a calendar published by @resistwar (WRL). I was captivated by his teachings and his “experiments with truth.”
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In high school I read Jim Douglass’ “The Nonviolent Cross,” helping me see how Gandhi’s “Truth Force” cohered with the gospel of Jesus. In college I studied with Gene Sharp, preeminent student of nonviolent action. I focused on Gandhi’s political and economic philosophy.
Oct 12, 2019 · 1:32 PM UTC
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In 1975 I decided to leave college to join the resurgent Gandhian revolution in Bihar led by JP Narayan. But then a State of Emergency was declared in India. I could not get a visa. Out of school, I decided to visit the Catholic Worker in NY—a community in the Gandhian spirit.
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My interest in India did not wane. My 1st arrest occurred at the Indian Consulate, protesting with other Indians for democracy. At Dorothy Day’s suggestion I began to write articles about Gandhian philosophy for the CW. She named me managing editor (I was 20). I stayed for 5 yrs.
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Those years deeply changed the direction of my life. Still, many years later, now the editor at @OrbisBooks, one of my first books was “Gandhi on Christianity.” I also published Jim Douglass’ “Gandhi and the Unspeakable.”
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