Category: Conflict Transformation
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The Thanksgiving Myth: Not A Bad Start
Cross-posting this essay by Randy S. Woodley: “Many of my fellow Native Americans who view the holiday as a national day of mourning, will not celebrate Thanksgiving at all. They will once again disseminate stories pointing out the many massacres of Native Americans by the Pilgrims. I don’t blame them… but I won’t join them…
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On the Killing of Charlie Kirk
The trap of violence & the suffering it creates was on full display last week. We can escape this trap through the power of active nonviolence, which resists the temptation to add more violence & searches relentlessly for just, lasting solutions to break the cycle beyond retaliation & escalation.
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Untold Story of Koreans in Japan
Japan hosts the third largest population of Koreans outside of the Korean Peninsula. How did this Korean diaspora come to Japan and how has this community changed over time?
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North Korea Desires Action, Not Words
If the U.S. is willing to make tangible changes towards a peaceful future, a diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and North Korea may be possible, after all.
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On Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
As I learned today of Israel’s military attacks on Iran, I prayed for mercy and protection of lives. I should have also been praying for the Israeli soldiers and leaders who ordered the attacks. Then, my mind traveled back to an email I received last year. These are the thoughts that followed.
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People-Focused Engagement with the DPRK
Working together to improve the North Korean people’s wellbeing could help spark deeper ties between nations.
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Remembering Pope Francis’ 2014 Visit to Korea
In August 2014, Pope Francis made a papal visit to South Korea, where he made special efforts to console the bereaved families of the Sewol ferry disaster and spoke about peace and reconciliation between the Koreas.
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Pope Francis on our Divided World
In his landmark encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti,” Pope Francis emphasized the idea of human fraternity, drawing on the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi to inspire political action rooted in solidarity and highlighting the critical role of religions in building peace.
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Identity & Conflict Workshop, 4/24
Join me and the Faith-Based Caucus of Korea Peace Now’s Grassroots Network on Thursday, April 24th at 8 pm ET for a workshop on identity and conflict, where we’ll explore our identities and the elements of dignity.
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Online Christian Peacebuilding Small Group, 4/12~5/17
This small group is designed for everyday Christians and Christian leaders curious about how their faith and lives could be shaped into becoming a remedy to the chaos and pain of our world. We hope it kickstarts a lifelong process of becoming instruments of peace.
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