Why do we call ourselves 'People of The Way'
People of the Way was the title given to the early Christians.
An essential part of The Way was a commitment to the radical nonviolence of Jesus. Christians were not allowed to carry arms until the 3rd Century.
"Jesus' resistance to violence begins on the first page of the Gospel and continues through to the end" (Nancy Schreck)
Jesus displayed a commitment to right relationships that are counter cultural to dominant social values.
Instead of using violence to secure and maintain power Jesus tells us, "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Mt5:44)
People of The Way is inspired by the gospel, and the lives of many who have lived a Spirituality of active nonviolence.

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Our Statement
Violence is not inevitable.
We offer hope...to all humanity by beginning to create a new culture of nonviolence.