How far have we come in our humanity?

Each scientific advance, technological breakthrough or political victory seems to foretell of a better day only to pale beneath the cycle of violence. Wars, murders, genocide - the killing goes on unabated. Yet there is hope.

Are nonkilling societies possible?

Some say "No!" and that killing is inevitable because of human nature, competition over scarce resources, and other factors. However, in 2002, a resounding "Yes!" was asserted in Nonkilling Global Political Science published by political scientist Glenn D. Paige.

The important work of the Center

Paige and colleagues have been in touch with hundreds of respected scholars and activists to study this question, including interdisciplinary research committees -- anthropology, science, neurology, the arts, and many more. They have compiled an impressive body of knowledge that has uncovered some remarkable conclusions... [more about the story].

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Nonkilling Learning Resources

University Syllabi featuring Nonkilling

Aggression, War and Peace (Spring 2010 [Fall 2012 updated syllabus]), Prof. Leslie E. Sponsel, University of Hawai'i.
Nonviolence in Education (Spring 2011), Prof. Hayal Köksal, Boğaziçi Univesity (Turkey).
Economic Aspects of Armed Conflict, War, and Peace (Spring 2010), Prof. J. Brauer and Prof. H. van Tuyll, Augusta State University.
The Future of Political Systems (Spring 2010), Prof. Jim Dator, University of Hawai'i.
Introduction to Political Science (Fall 2009), Prof. Vincent K. Pollard, University of Hawai'i.
English Writing (Spring 2009), Prof. Mark Shadle, Semester at Sea, University of Virginia.
Analysis of War and Peace (since 2006), Prof. Tim McElwee, Manchester College.
Seminar on the Nature and Scope of International Studies (since 2004), Prof. N. Morales, University of the Philippines.
Introduction to Politics (since 2004), Prof. Eric Giordano, University of Wisconsin - Marathon County.
The Economics of Conflict & Security (since 2001), Prof. Geoff Harris, University of Natal.

Human Rights from a Nonkilling perspective
by Francisco Gomes de Matos

Nonkilling and Language Usage
by Francisco Gomes de Matos

A Way to Follow Through on Your Values

Nonkilling is the Alpha and Omega of life. It is a prerequisite, an a priori condition, an ethical imperative, and a guide to action for individual and societal transformations to achieve the highest human potential. Your help has never been more important [continue reading].