Barry Gan, world-renowned scholar and lecturer on nonviolence, will deliver this year's Gandhi-King Lecture Thursday (Oct. 3) at 5 p.m. in 103 Oglebay Hall. Gandhi is often criticized for his position against Zionism, the belief that Jews should have a homeland. But his position with respect to Jews is not unique in his philosophy. He had the same views with respect to other minorities, Muslims and Dalits (untouchables) in particular. He held these views because of his views about human nature, truth and nonviolent action. At a time when so much discussion focuses on the rights of minorities, Gandhi’s views should be examined to understand whether they are cogent, relevant and useful today.