by Starlette Thomas | Oct 23, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
For or against, war calls us to take sides, which leaves the pacifist in a difficult position. While there are causes for which I would give my life, there are none worth killing people over. As a peace-worker, I would put my body on the line to ensure that the war...
by Keith Herron | Sep 18, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
Clergy and congregations are in an awkward dance together these days as they suffer from anxiety and conflict inside and outside the walls of the church. These concerns have existed for generations, but the price of r the conflict has gone up. These changes have...
by Zach Dawes Jr | May 30, 2023 | Feature-, News
War never brings relief to human lives, Pope Francis emphasized in a pontifical message to participants gathered at an international conference focused on peacemaking held at Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. Rather than resolving conflicts, war brings...
by Monty Self | Aug 30, 2022 | Opinion
Nearly 40 children living the Gaza Strip and the West Bank have lost their lives so far in 2022. Most recently, 17 children were killed in the Gaza Strip from Aug. 5-7, and two more were killed by the actions of Israeli law enforcement on Aug. 9 in the West Bank. On...
by Joe Kendrick | Aug 29, 2022 | Opinion
Conflict is a natural part of being in a community. It cannot be avoided or controlled by anyone, but it can be an agent of change. When you approach conflict from a defensive posture, it can escalate the situation to where a third party is needed to help resolve the...