Civil courage is the will and ability to disobey, resist, oppose and to end by non-violent means the abuse of power by any public authority, private enterprise or individuals who deliberately neglect their duties to society or illegally use for their own advantage the levers of their political, economic or social power violating human rights – whether in the media, academic, ecclesiastical or family spheres.

 

Which of the following quotes is closest to your vision of courage?

BOOKS

  • Michael Lapsley and Stephen Karakashian – Redeeming the Past

    Michael Lapsley and Stephen Karakashian – Redeeming the Past

    “Redeeming the Past” is the autobiography of Michael Lapsley, a Catholic priest from New Zealand whose priestly mission, as well as whole life, is marked by ministry in Africa, mostly in South Africa. His life was peaceful priestly life. He chose a thornier path than most clerics - fighting apartheid.

  • To Teacher, with Love

    To Teacher, with Love

    A book named „To Teacher with Love“ is edited by Lazar Manojlović, who is also teacher and who is one of the authors in this book. He characterized this book as „an anthology“. What's immediately clear is that it is a collection of teacher-role models.

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