...to A. J. Muste (1885 - 1967).
A.J. Muste (pronounced MUS-tee) was one of the leading nonviolent social activists of his time. Starting as a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, he became a socialist and labor union activist, and was one of the founders and the first director of Brookwood Labor College. In 1936, he recommitted himself to pacifism and focused his energy on war resistance, civil rights, civil liberties and disarmament. Over his life he worked with a wide array of organizations, including the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) and War Resisters League, and served as editor of Liberation magazine. He continued his work for peace during the U.S. war in Vietnam; shortly before his death, he traveled to North Vietnam with a delegation of clergy and met with Communist leader Ho Chi Minh. A.J. Muste was widely respected and admired in the movement for social justice for his ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds, to listen to and reflect on all points of view, and to bridge distances among divergent political sectors. His life continues to be an inspiration to many. (Source).
For more information about A.J. Muste, see www.ajmuste.org/ajmbio.htm .
“There is no way to peace — peace is the way.”
5 comments:
I'm afraid great men like him are not only scarce, but the few who might speak, are drowned out by The Business Choir.
Sounds like a very honorable man. The world could use more people like him.
We need more men like Muste, who will spend their entire lives working for the peace and freedom of others.
Inspiring people like this help us all to keep on keeping on! Thanks for the post.
Great post, about someone I did not know and am glad I do now know a little. It was David Bowie's 60th birthday. I kept hearing about that on the radio, and that's all right, but I'm glad to know about Muste.
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