When we reflect on violence, we distinguish it from strength. Thus one should differentiate between war and police action, army and public force. From a euristic perspective, violence is analyzed as material, structural, and cultural. The third from of violence, which is the most radical, is countered by cultural disarmament. Through destruction, contempt, and domination violence violates an inviolable dignity. Violence is counteracted by the thinking and practice of positive nonviolence, of nonviolent conflict. In the offense, dignity stands out as indestructible and excites recognition.