Author: Jennie
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First They Came for Immigrants, Urgent Action and 3/18 Webinar
Immigrants to the United States who have committed no crimes are being targeted for deportation. Take action for one such man, and register for an upcoming webinar to learn more.
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Corruption and the Course of the Korean War
In this final session of a three-part series on the Korean War, Tasha and Munjo present about the deaths which resulted from corruption in the South Korean army and the course of the active fighting through lenses aware of foreign intervention.
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Using our Power- Nonviolence & Noncooperation in History & Today, 3/19 Webinar
An invitation from the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) to join a March 19th webinar on the historic power of nonviolence and noncooperation and how they are still tools of social change today. Relevant, timely, and helpful, particularly for those who wonder about the nature or efficacy of people movements.
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Impact of USAID Suspension in Central Darfur
Central Darfur State announced the closure of 30 health centers following the suspension of U.S. foreign aid. The WHO reported 335 health facilities across Sudan (57 in Darfur) have been affected. 79% of Darfur’s population urgently needs humanitarian assistance and protection.
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Searching for Jesus at the National Prayer Breakfast
Andrew DeCort reflects on what he observed at the National Prayer Breakfast last month in Washington D.C. before sharing his thoughts about our need for Jesus.
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What Americans can learn from South Koreans who stopped an Authoritarian Power Grab
South Koreans reversed a martial law decree in just six hours, showing how ordinary citizens and politicians can take fast action to uphold democracy.
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Biblical Wonderings as America Falls Apart
Sharing a blog post by Bob Ekblad, an American friend of mine who loves people, studies diligently, takes the Bible very seriously, and embodies his theology in liberating pastoral ministry in his community. I think his concerns are worth a read by American Christians who take the Bible seriously.
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Creative Nonviolent Resistance
Cross-posting Rivera Sun’s article about creative ways U.S. citizens are resisting the Presidential administration’s attempts to slash government programs and solicit reports on undocumented immigrants and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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Global Implications of Failed South Korean Coup
Webinar from the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament, and Nuclear Proliferation, where Francis Daehoon Lee and Tim Shorrock explain the ongoing political situation in South Korea and its global implications.
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The Church and Nonviolence
Walter Wink gives tangible examples of how nonviolence has worked in personal, community, institutional, and national practice and challenges Christians and Church leadership to make training in Jesus’ nonviolent way central to Christian formation and life.
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