Corporate Stand on Nonviolence – 2006

Corporate Stand Statement

We, the Sisters of the Holy Cross, affirm that

• Nonviolence is constitutive of the message of Jesus,
• Nonviolence is intrinsic to right relationship with all creation, and
• Nonviolent systemic change requires innovative, creative responses to social problems and conflicts.

Therefore, we reject violence in its multiple forms.

We support actions and policies that

• Promote nonviolent means of conflict resolution,
• Disallow discrimination of any kind,
• Generate an equitable economic system for all,
• Foster a culture of solidarity and peace, and
• Protect Earth and Life in all its diversity.

We oppose actions and policies that legitimate

• Violent responses to conflicts, particularly war and terrorism,
• Denial of human and civil rights,
• Economic and military policies that exacerbate poverty and inequality, and
• Degradation and destruction of natural resources and ecosystems.

We acknowledge that the nonviolent way of Jesus challenges us to

• Examine the quality of our interpersonal relationships,
• Own the complexity inherent in our struggle to live without violence,
• Embrace diversity, and
• Espouse the common good.