Category: USA
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The Myth of Redemptive Violence

Back in 2017, Robert Koehler wrote this op-ed in response to the Trump administration’s missile strikes in Syria – presenting other options to violent military action.
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Personal Connections to the Korean War

In the first in a three-part series on the Korean War, Munjo, Tenzin, Tasha, and Peter talk about their personal connections to the unended war, discuss the miseducation they received growing up, and share some of the ongoing suffering from the Korean War today.
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On the Fight for Democracy in South Korea

Cross-posting this insightful radio interview about the ongoing struggle for democracy in South Korea and its implications for the United States by WBAI New York with Yoon Ra, Cathi Choi, and Paul Liem. #SouthKorea #Democracy #KoreaPeaceNow
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Solidarity with South Koreans 🇰🇷

A summary of the last week in South Korea and an invitation to express your solidarity with the Korean people. We need each other! #Solidarity #Justice #Peace #Participation #Democracy
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U.S. Disregard for the Rule of Law

The United States’ Senate failed to block offensive weapons sales to Israel, disregarding U.S. law to block weapons sales to nations that violate human rights or prevent delivery of U.S. humanitarian aid. #USA #Israel #Gaza #Weapons #Senate #Failure #RuleOfLaw #WarCrime
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Saving Civilian Lives

Cross-posting this email received from Mubarak Awad, founder of Nonviolence International, with more from me afterward. Wednesday, we are expecting to see Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) in the US Senate blocking offensive arms sales to Israel to be brought to the floor by Senator Sanders – and supported by Senators Merkley, Schatz, Welch, Van…
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Reflections on the Catholic Korea Peace Forum, part 3

Kenneth Boggess, from the United States, offers his reflections on this October’s Catholic Korea Peace Forum in South Korea.
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Reflections on the Catholic Korea Peace Forum, part 1

This year’s Catholic Korea Peace Forum was held from October 16-20th with the participation of young adults from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan. Reporter Hyunjin Jung reports from Catholic News Here and Now.
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Meditations on Election Day

Cross-posting these words from Bob Ekblad, biblical meditations for Christians on the United States’ election day. #Election #Meditation #Christian #President #Trump #Harris #Jesus
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Radical Humility

Bob Ekblad and Philemon of Gaza invite Christians to meditate upon the humility of Jesus in light of the United States’ current political environment.
