Author: Jennie
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Did you know that 17% of things made in the USA are for warmaking?
In 2019, 17% of US manufacturing was military. That’s huge. (I don’t know the 2024 percentage, although the Pentagon’s budget has risen in the last 5 years – outpacing inflation.) Imagine that your local supermarket were a reflection of USA manufacturing. You would walk in those automatic doors, feel the cool air-conditioning sweep over your…
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Is the legal system on the Korean peninsula helping or hindering inter-Korean engagement?
Legal barriers to inter-Korean engagement are intensifying in both North and South Korea, causing Attorney Ham Bo-hyun to question if the legal structures are actually achieving the goals for which they were designed.
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On North Korea, Kamala Harris Should Prioritize Peace
Cathi Choi says, ‘Diplomatic engagement is not “cozying up” to North Korea; rather, it is the prerequisite for peaceful coexistence and averting nuclear war. No amount of militarized escalation or sanctions will resolve the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula. We must instead maximize our efforts for diplomacy.’
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We need a better kind of polarization: Restoring true unity and diversity in the church
In an age where toxic polarization is so prevalent in society, how can the church model a different way? Larry Lin breaks down toxic polarization and proposes some solutions for Christians in this article.
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What might be the US Presidential candidates’ future foreign policy toward the Korean peninsula if elected?
A recap of this month’s study group – and a few reasons why I’m super proud of my fellow study buddies.
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Peace and Reconciliation as Mission in a World in Conflict: A Christian perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
In this article, Rula Khoury Mansour outlines a path toward reconciliation, highlighting four key principles to guide Israelis and Palestinians alike towards a shared vision of peace amidst the ongoing century-long conflict.
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Cries for peace echo from the DMZ… Praying for an end to war and discussing reconciliation
On September 20th, the Peace and Reconciliation Consultation leading up to the 4th Lausanne Congress in Korea began with a pilgrimage to the DMZ.
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Trauma Counseling Activities with Sudanese Refugees in Mukono, Uganda
Trauma Rescue Aid, led by counselor Barona Jagod, conducted a humanitarian outreach program targeting Sudanese refugee families residing in Mukono, Uganda. The purpose of this outreach was to provide essential food packages and offer trauma counseling to Sudanese refugee families in need.
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Warheads to Windmills: Great Ideas for Resisting the War Machine – Let’s Pressure the Profiteers
This is a week of action resisting the war machine. Yesterday, the target of our actions was Huntington Ingalls Industries. Today, we are targeting the message to L3Harris. No matter where we live, we have the ability to resist the merchants of death. Will you join us?
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Coming Up Sept 18-22: Peace Catalyst is hosting some great webinars during the International Week of Peace[building]!
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Are you wondering about social change? Trying to challenge violent narratives in your faith community? Thinking deeply about how various identities tie into our conflicts? Praying for peace and wholeness in our world – or just longing to hold onto hope in the middle of wars and rumors of wars? If any of those statements…
