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The Church’s Turn Toward Nonviolence
“For its first three centuries, Christianity required the practice of active nonviolence as taught by Jesus. The early Christians refused to serve the Roman Empire or kill in its wars, and so they were routinely arrested and killed…” Rev. John Dear Published in: Huffington Post, Counterpunch, Pace e Bene, Transcend Media Service, Pax Christi USA,
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President Obama Should Go to Hiroshima, But Not Empty-Handed
“Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent visit to Hiroshima’s ground zero, where the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb nearly 71 years ago, was laudable. Kerry is the highest ranking U.S. official to visit Hiroshima’s Peace Park…” Kevin Martin Published in: Grassroots Press, Times of Earth, Counterpunch, Gilmer Free Press Date: April 20,21,25,2016 685 Words
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Did the Vatican Just Throw Out Its Just War Doctrine?
“Last week, the Vatican hosted a conference on the theme of “Nonviolence and Just Peace: Contributing to the Catholic Understanding of and Commitment to Nonviolence,” organized by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace along with the global Catholic peace network Pax Christi International…” Erica Chenoweth Published in: Political Violence at a Glace, Counterpunch, War