Voices from Around MN
Thoughts from Tim Haskamp…
Brian Willson, a Vietnam war veteran, went through a transformation and journey towards non-violence as a result of his war experience. He struggled with the policies of war and he found hope in a violent world through non-violent practices. He spent time in Nicaragua as a peacemaker to challenge war policies of the US government. He fasted as a means of non-violent protest. He sat in front of a munitions train outside a Naval Weapons Station to protest the delivery of weapons and was run over by a train when it failed to stop, losing his legs. He refused to be complacent and chose to follow his heart to stand up for his vision of truth in society. He challenges us to listen to ourselves and follow our inner voices. He chose not to allow anger and rage to guide his course in life, even with the people who were responsible for taking away his legs.
What is our inner voice telling us about violence in our society?
Posted: May 23rd, 2008 under News, Voices From Around MN.
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