Category: Nonviolence
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Remembering two 9/11s and choosing which path we will follow
Twenty three years ago, in the wake of the World Trade Center attack, Michael Nagler wrote the pamphlet, “Hope or Terror” to point out the strange coincidence that — almost a century earlier — on Sept. 11, 1906 Gandhi launched satyagraha, or active nonviolence, at the Empire Jewish Theater in Johannesburg, South Africa. These two Sept. 11…
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Are you planning to take part in this year’s Campaign Nonviolence Action Days?
In 2024, join us in advancing peace and nonviolence, and addressing the entwined issues of violence, war, poverty, racism, and environmental destruction. #CampaignNonviolence #ActionDays
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New book release – “Crossing the Divide: Learning to Love in North Korea.” Quick read. Totally worth it!
Stephen and Joy Yoon, founders of the NGO Ignis Community, recently published the book “Crossing the Divide: Learning to Love in North Korea.” The Yoons are fascinating people, by any metric, but their goal in writing this book is to share what their experiences in North Korea have taught them about how to love. “Learning…
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Peacebuilding from the Margins: Insights from Palestinian Christians
In June, Saleem Anfous joined the Christian Peacebuilding Network monthly meeting. As a Palestinian Christian and project manager for the peacebuilding organization Musalaha, he came to share about the challenges and opportunities of peacebuilding from the margins. Read more and watch his talk through the link below.
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Korea Peace Advocacy ✌️
It’s time to end the Korean War! Call for a peace agreement today with advocacy actions, petitions, and resources to learn about the history and impacts of Korean division and war.
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War Tax Resistance Webinar
Refusing payment of federal income taxes is one way to refuse direct participation in US militarism. This session will be an introduction to the whys and hows of war tax resistance, with a discussion of potential consequences and resource referral. This session is for people new to war tax resistance or just getting started.
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On Sale Until October 2nd: “Cosmic Peaceforce” a Collaborative Strategy Board Game
If you’re eager to learn more about nonviolence – or to find a fun way to incorporate nonviolence education into your family and community life – definitely check out this game!
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Take Action! Week of Peace and Nonviolence
From September 21st through October 2nd, people organize actions for peace and nonviolence all around the world. Will you join us? What action will you take this week?
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Why Martin Luther King Had to Die
Reposting the following article by Obery Hendricks, the author of ‘The Universe Bends Toward Justice’ and ‘The Politics of Jesus.’ Full article on Huffington Post here. — On February 12, 1968, Martin Luther King and his staff completed the master plan for what they dubbed the “Poor People’s Campaign.” The purpose of the campaign was…
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Call to All Christ Followers
When you are forgotten or neglected or purposely set at naught, and you sting and hurt with the insult or the oversight, but your heart is happy, being counted worthy to suffer for Christ – that is dying to self. When your good is evil spoken of, when your wishes are crossed, your advice disregarded,…
Seeds Will Grow 