Civic Responsibility and Nonviolent Action

This chapter explores the vital role of civic religion in a democracy, emphasizing the need for active participation and personal responsibility among individuals. It discusses the decline of communal spaces, the pursuit of a multiracial democratic republic, and the significance of nonviolent resistance as a strategic approach to social change. The chapter also examines the complexities of looting during protests, highlighting both the societal tensions that lead to such actions and the predominantly peaceful intentions of the protesters.