Category: Cross-Posts
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Pope Francis and Nonviolence
Cross-posting this great article by Ken Butigan about Pope Francis’ work to bring the logic and teachings of nonviolence back to the center of the Catholic Church, an institution that too often in history ignored Jesus’ nonviolent teachings.
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People of the Resurrection
Cross-posting an Easter reflection from Jonathan Kuttab and Friends of Sabeel North America’s tribute to Pope Francis.
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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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Mosquitos Matter
Malaria has always made me wonder why mosquitos matter in the circle of life. Learn this and more in a post by my Peace Catalyst colleague, Kirsten Schlewitz.
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When Easter is Hard to Celebrate
Cross-posting this Easter letter from Christians for a Free Palestine. I know a family starving in Gaza, after a 7 week blockade of humanitarian aid, who lost half of their extended family in an Israeli bombing last week. How can this be a time to celebrate?
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Resurrection as Civil Disobedience
Pastor Bill Wylie-Kellermann and a group of six others made an act of civil disobedience on Easter 1982. He shares his memories of their discernment process and their action in this post.
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How to Prevent a Coup: Lessons from Korea, 4/25
The ongoing struggle for self-governance in South Korea has seen a powerful and significantly successful nonviolent movement act quickly and strategically to prevent martial law. We’ll hear voices from Korea on lessons from recent experience, on the U.S. role in Korea, and take your questions.
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Reflecting on Apocalypse
Jessica Sun calls Christians back to gospel hope in the middle of alarming times. “Jesus is never more compassionate than he is during these times. He speaks with such tenderness and reassurance.”
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On Jesus’ Ethics
In this essay written to Christians by my colleague, Michael McDougle, he advises, “Wherever you land theologically—about Israel, or prophecy, or the end times—start here: with Jesus.”
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On End Times Theology
Our theology shapes our living, and our living reveals our theology. Cross-posting an essay by Mike McDougle on end times beliefs and Israel-Palestine.
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