nonviolence
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All Tricks and No Treats: An Urgent Call for Peace and Justice
Not every street will be filled with fun-frights tonight. There are real-life horror shows presently undermining peace, justice, life, and prosperity. As costumes come off and candy is unwrapped by those enjoying the spoils of the holiday, we must remain… Continue reading
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The Ceasefire in Gaza: Peace Begins with Us
After two years of war in the Middle East, Israel and Hamas have agreed to terms to end the violence. As the world collectively breathes a long sigh of relief, Israel will cease its relentless bombing campaign and forced starvation… Continue reading
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The Growing Threat of Political Violence in America
From national and global politics to local community issues, we are in the midst of a struggle. These may be unsettling times, but hope is not lost. Continue reading
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Responding to Domestic Extremism Through Nonviolent Resistance
Today, we face new threats of extremism that threaten to disrupt and erode personal freedom and peaceful coexistence. These growing dangers require alternative approaches to the use of force with a new generation of brave soldiers. In time, their quiet… Continue reading
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From Gaza to Washington: Political Violence Versus Peaceful Action
Yesterday’s shooting in Washington D.C. is yet another example of how global events impact every one of us. When evil and injustice are left unaddressed, anger and hatred grow, stifling hope with further despair. Continue reading
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The Urgent Need for Global Peace
To the informed observer it’s clear we are increasingly in dangerous times. This isn’t alarmist thinking, it is the reality we collectively face. Continue reading
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How to Prevent a World War: The Power of Collective Action
The world is increasingly at war with itself. As such, the current moment in our shared story of humanity remains serious and uneasy. But hope is not lost and pathways to a peaceful coexistence are possible—and attainable—in our lifetime. Peacemaking… Continue reading
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Condemning Violence: A Call for Peace and Justice
On Palm Sunday in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, a Russian airstrike killed more than 30 people and injured many dozens more while they celebrated the holiday in broad daylight. Video clips from the scene show large explosions in a… Continue reading
Matt Till 