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Human Rights & Democracy Useful FundamentalistsTo many in the West, Muslims are seen as violent fundamentalists, and are conflated with political extremism. Neil Elliott details that the term “the problem with Islam” is misplaced, especially when compared with Christian fundamentalism and U.S. foreign policy. [posted 2/4/05] Will Abbas Need a Magic Wand?It has been years since the promise of peace between Israelis and Palestinians has seemed so close, but Samia Khoury is worried. While Mahmoud Abbas has made efforts to show his seriousness for peace, she accuses Israel of continuing an oppressive occupation. [posted 2/4/05] Post-Tsunami Solidarity Offers Way to PeaceSri Lanka has suffered for years with devastating internal warfare. In the wake of the December tsunami, warring religious and political groups have come together. Sri Lankan bishop Duleep de Chickera says this offers the hope of a lasting peace. [posted 2/4/05] The Urgency of Nuclear TerrorismA new book by Graham Allison, Nuclear Terrorism: The Ultimate Preventable Catastrophe, shows why nuclear weapons threaten us right now, yet are eminently containable. Sybille Ngo Nyeck reviews this timely resource. [posted 1/26/05] Evangelical Fervor in Foreign PolicyGeorge W. Bush stands in a long line of presidents, including Democrats, who have believed the U.S. has a divine mission in the world. Joseph Wakelee-Lynch believes that Bush's commitment to liberty may be genuine, but worries about America's prophetic interventionism. [posted 1/26/05] No Mandate from Women of ColorThere was a gender gap in voting patterns in the November 2004 presidential election, but an even more marked difference when race is considered as a factor. Linda Burnham analyzes the statistics, and predicts four bleak years for women of color. [posted 1/14/05] Resistance and Empire in IraqRashid Khalidi's new book, Resurrecting Empire , offers a comprehensive account of the psyche of resistance to foreign occupation in the Middle East. Sybille Ngo Nyecks reviews the book, which offers historical lessons to the U.S. in modern Iraq. [posted 1/4/05] My Sudan: A Country of ConflictSudan continues to capture international news headlines for its civil war. Joseph Marona, the Episcopal archbishop of the Sudan, writes about the war's devastating outcomes and the halting, but hopeful, steps toward a lasting peace. [posted 12/29/04] Conscientious Objection and the War in IraqAn increasing number of active duty military personnel are asking questions about their service in Iraq. Joseph Wakelee-Lynch looks at how they and young people registering with the Selective Service can make hard decisions without the fear of shame. [posted 12/22/04] GroupthinkThere is a big problem in the U.S. right now, and it's not conservatism, according to Richard Thieme. The issue is that people don't know history, and even when we do realize the mistakes that have been made, we don't learn from them. [posted 12/15/04] Colin Powell: Crusader for U.S. Multinational CorporationsAs he departs office, Colin Powell can expect a wealth of positive commentary on his term as U.S. Secretary of State. Joseph Mulligan is less sanguine, detailing Powell's work as an agent of a coercive form of free market economics. [posted 12/15/04] Progressive Leaders Must Deepen CommunityAs a former evangelical Christian, Rima Vesely-Flad believes the Christian Right has something worth learning from: an ability to connect spiritual commitment to politics. Progressive faith leaders must also learn how to build community into their political agendas. [posted 12/3/04] The White Elephant in the Room: Race and Election 2004Conventional wisdom in the month after the U.S. elections said that religious values drove the results. Bob Wing refutes that with extensive statistical analysis, citing race as a more critical factor and offering some good news to progressives. [posted 12/3/04] The Responsibility of the Christian LeftIn the midst of an ideological war, progressives need to stop being politically neutral, and to “take the fight to the Right,” claims Neil Elliott. It's time to insist on “family values” that support all people; on praying for all affected by war, not just “our troops”; and much more. [posted 12/2/04] Jesus-Loving LeadersU.S. political leaders are invoking the divine at every opportunity these days, but Robin Øye says their legislative initiatives prove they are blaspheming. He calls on politicians, and revolutionaries too, to follow the words of the prophet Micah. [posted 11/29/04] About the DeadRami Elhanan, an Israeli Jew, has been intimately affected by Palestinian violence: his teenage daughter was killed by a suicide bomber. Yet he finds the evil characterizations of Yasser Arafat, following his death, another obstacle to peace. [posted 11/18/04] Arafat and the Mirage of PeaceThe death of Yasser Arafat has provoked countless commentary on his “failure to deliver a state to his people.” Samia Khoury finds this appalling, stating that Israel could not have found a better peace partner, which bodes poorly for the future. [posted 11/15/04] He Has Issues, I Have Issues, You Have IssuesThe second Bush administration faces a daunting domestic and international policy agenda. Mark Bozzuti-Jones summarizes those concerns, but with an outsider's eye he argues that the real issues facing the American people are ones they need to address themselves. [posted 11/15/04] What's the Matter with Jesusland?It's appropriate for the U.S. to come to a greater respect for the role of faith in the culture, says Irene Monroe, but she's wary of the term “moral values.” After all, she notes, slavery and segregation were once moral values with popular support. [posted 11/15/04] Getting Darker with the OtherProgressive Christians need to go below their political defenses, down to the dark underworld of our fear, writes Jonathan Callard. As people on the Left and the Right seek to keep away from the Other, he appeals for an incarnational theology. [posted 11/12/04] Filtered Moral ValuesThe real “value” that stood out during the U.S. elections was American exceptionalism, states Joseph Wakelee-Lynch. In response, he says progressive Christians must realize that this is the right time for a new form of evangelization. [posted 11/12/04] On Baseball, Politics, and the Existence of GodJust before Election Day, against the odds, the Boston Red Sox won baseball's World Series, and many believed it was a “sign” that John Kerry would then be elected president. Considering these events, Matthew Lawrence looks at the dueling Anglican roles of belief and reason. [posted 11/12/04] Bury Arafat and Sharon TogetherYasser Arafat died today, and Israelis and Palestinians are already fighting -- over where he will be buried. Marc Ellis, a Jewish academic, has a novel idea: no matter where it is, leave space for a grave for Ariel Sharon, Arafat's nemesis. Ellis explains why. [posted 11/11/04] Don't Mourn – Organize!Progressives have been in mourning in the wake of the reelection of George W. Bush. Jacqueline Schmitt was stuck in such a funk, until she realized that “moral values” are, in fact, the territory of people of faith, like her. [posted 11/6/04] Race and the RaceThe buzz about the election is that “values” were the big issue on November 2nd, but Rebecca Gordon has identified another key indicator: race. She crunches data and shows how white voters re-elected Bush, while some people of color were disenfranchised. [posted 11/5/04] To Whom Much is Given. . .In the wake of the presidential election, the U.S. must work globally and transparently, according to Sybille Ngo Nyeck. She compares the country to the “demoniac” in the Gospel of Mark, offering insight to the “evil spirits” that torment it. [posted 11/5/04] Domination of BeliefsPolitical pundits are claiming that “values” were the main reason that Bush beat Kerry. Daniel Webster takes offense, saying the nation is split about its values. Writing from Utah, he offers first-hand examples of the ideological chasm. [posted 11/3/04] Jeremiah and the Sacred Act of VotingThe Hebrew prophet Jeremiah seems an unlikely candidate to offer advice for the 2004 election, but Chloe Breyer finds him to provide exactly that. She describes his legacy of addressing politics from a religious perspective. [posted 10/30/04] This Time We're WatchingWith widespread evidence of election "irregularities" in 2000, progressive leaders aren't taking a chance in 2004. A "November 3rd" coalition of partisan activists has organized nationwide actions for the day after the election, and to ensure the presidency isn't "stolen" this time. [posted 10/29/04] Divided Church is Dividing the NationProgressives, once known as “liberals,” have stood idly by while conservatives took over U.S. Christianity, according to Derek Darves. With a severely divided electorate, he argues that the country will find reconciliation only if it happens first between Christians. [posted 10/29/04] A New Paradigm of Political LeadershipWith election day in sight, Thomas Ambrogi reviews Episcopal bishop Bennett Sims' provocatively titled Why Bush Must Go: A Bishop's Faith-Based Challenge. He finds the book less a Bush-bashing political analysis than a journal of politically-committed spirituality. [posted 10/28/04] Vote Christian?Diverse religious groups are working to influence the U.S. presidential election. Chloe Breyer took her congregation members to mobilize voters in Philadelphia, and learned that progressives and conservatives have something in common. [posted 10/19/04]
Be an Established People in the Land of ExileAfrican-Americans were denied the ability to vote in the 2000 presidential election by the thousands, some legally but many illegally. Citing the biblical words of the prophet Jeremiah, Rima Vesely-Flad seeks a way for blacks to reclaim their political rights. [posted 10/14/04] The Righteous EmpireEvangelical Christianity has merged with neoconservative political theory, according to Louis Eltscher, to form an American rationale for global intervention. His research finds the effort to spread democracy “unilaterally and by force, if necessary” to be strikingly reminiscent of fascist history. [posted 10/1/04] Anglican Peace and Justice Network Statement on the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict30 Anglicans from 23 worldwide church provinces met in Jerusalem from September 14-23, 2004 to discuss global justice issues. A statement by the Network deplores the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, and suggests steps to peace in the region. [posted 9/30/04] For Chris: A Walk in the CountrysideOn September 29, 2004, two nonviolence activists walking Palestinian children to school were brutally beaten, and left for dead, by five young Israelis. Jennifer Kuiper, writing from Bethlehem, describes the attack, and despairs at the state of our world. [posted 9/30/04] The WallThe separation barrier between Israel and the occupied territories – known to some as a “security fence,” to others as an “apartheid wall” – is deepening divisions in the region. Samia Khoury outlines the problems, which are both physical and psychological. [posted 8/12/04] D-Day 2004: French-German ReconciliationOn the 60th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, the leaders of two historic enemy nations stood together and proclaimed a future of peace for their lands and all of Europe. Thomas Ambrogi, present at that historic event, finds hope for the world. [posted 7/28/04] Kicking the DogFor more than two centuries, warfare has been central to the U.S.' national identity. Now, in the midst of yet another war, the country is also tearing itself apart over same-sex marriage. William Blaine-Wallace connects the conflicts. [posted 7/26/04] A Christian Nation?The national debate about the Pledge of Allegiance is but one of a series of recent events when people have described the U.S. as a “Christian nation.” Daniel Webster, citing the history of the country's creation, takes exception. [posted 7/9/04] Reviewing 9/11: A Nation in Deep TroubleThe New Pearl Harbor , a little-known book by David Ray Griffin, and Michael Moore's documentary, Fahrenheit 9/11 , are reviewed by Carter Heyward. She says they both ask troubling questions about the morality and complicity of the Bush administration. [posted 7/9/04] Torture and Politics in South Africa and IraqTwo articles by George Wauchope, reporting from Botswana, address the Iraq crisis. In one , Wauchope compares his experience of being tortured in apartheid South Africa to the Abu Ghraib scandal. In the second, he critiques the “handover of power” to the new Iraqi government. [posted 6/30/04] Iranian Eyes on IraqIran shared one million deaths with Iraq during a decade-long war. Survivors of that era talk with Sara Afshari about the current conflict. She finds that some, long having sought revenge on their neighbor, instead oppose the U.S.-led war. [posted 6/30/04] To Be Black, Muslim, and MilitaryShould Muslims fight in this war? Precious Rasheeda Muhammad, a young antiwar Muslim woman whose younger brother is a member of the U.S. Marines, confronts her own inner turmoil. [posted 6/30/04] Moral Choices in IraqThis spring, George Packard traveled to Iraq to visit military chaplains and U.S. troops. As a Vietnam veteran, he considers the hard choices that today's soldiers must make, and also what leads Iraqis to join the resistance against the U.S. [posted 6/30/04] Revisiting Augustine & Just-War TheoryFor years, Saint Augustine has been cited as a religious foundation for “just-war” arguments. Neil Elliott disputes this, since he finds no evidence that Augustine wrote of a Christian obligation to wage war. [posted 6/30/04] Patriotism and Loyalty: America's Volatile MixtureHow gullible is the American public? Despite the Bush administration's lies for going to war, polls indicate most people still support the invasion of Iraq. Joseph Wakelee-Lynch says this is finally changing, as patriotism and loyalty begin to separate. [posted 6/30/04] Theological Implications for Justice in IraqKenyan bishop Gideon Ireri speaks from experience in discussing war and imperialism. But his hope for positive change in Iraq is based not just on political solutions, but a religious belief in redemption. [posted 6/30/04] Torture May Indeed be in “America's Soul”U.S. politicians and average citizens alike believe that torture is antithetical to the country's values. Rosalind Wiseman, however, thinks otherwise. Daniel Webster reports on her findings of embedded violence in U.S. society. [posted 6/30/04] The Center of the WorldA recent trip to Jerusalem reminded Brian Grieves about the interdependence of the three Abrahamic faiths. He says peace in Iraq, and around the world, will be difficult without these historic traditions putting an end to religious extremism. [posted 6/30/04] American Heroes or Hegemony?Watching the “D-Day” anniversary observance, Brazilian bishop Luiz Prado was reminded of his youth, idolizing Hollywood soldiers and cowboys in the 1950s. Now, however, he sees a worldwide David and Goliath situation. [posted 6/30/04] Expanding Our Post-9/11 EmpathyIn 2002, an internet campaign titled “Blood of Heroes” sought support for the U.S. war against terrorism. A new religiously-based online initiative, Faithful America, apologizes for what the U.S. has done in Iraq. Chloe Breyer says they are connected. [posted 6/29/04] Opposing a Dichotomous WorldviewIt is election season in Japan, and nationalist rhetoric is all the rage. Shintaro Ichihara is concerned by language focused on “national interests,” but he finds hope in new relationships being built between the victims of war. [posted 6/29/04] From Normandy to IraqScottish bishop Michael Hare Duke has traveled the world, and seen how the language of peace sometimes hardens battle-lines. Looking at Iraq on the 60th anniversary of World War II, he wonders if the U.S. has learned the lesson of the importance of repentance. [posted 6/29/04] Peace Does Not Fall from the SkySadly, cease-fire and peace agreements do not always last: so what makes some of them work while others don't? Peace Time, a new book by Virginia P. Fortna, examines 50 years of peace agreements. Sybille Ngo Nyeck reviews this comprehensive work. [In English and en Français; posted 6/22/04] The World's Most Wretched VictimsLast month, a peace treaty was signed in Sudan, giving hope to millions devastated by two decades of civil war. Roy Nielsen gives thanks for the international efforts that led to this agreement, but says we cannot rest: the violence and famine continue. [posted 6/21/04] In the Crazy PlaceJust as fascism was the dark side of industrialization, terrorism is the dark side of digitalization and globalization, says Richard Thieme. Looking at modern images of torture, he believes we live in “a nightmare with no history.” [posted 6/11/04] Stealing Elections: Shame on UsThe 2000 U.S. presidential election was “stolen in Florida,” according to some observers. Terry Brauer considers Greg Palast's new book, The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, and wonders about a repeat of the problem this November. [posted 6/11/04] Rewards for JusticeAfter three Americans were killed by a car bomb in Gaza, the U.S. government posted a huge reward for finding the perpetrators. Samia Khoury finds this gesture to be hypocritical when compared to the U.S. foreign policy in the region. [posted 6/2/04] You Can't Stop at EvilTorture in Iraq, xenophobia in Europe: evil is everywhere. How can we move from being victims to victors? Chris Chivers recounts the powerful example of a person who was bombed and seriously maimed, but who refused to let it crush his spirit. That, says Chivers, is the story of Easter. [posted 5/26/04] A Simple Focus on Respecting LifeThe perspective of a Japanese Christian may not seem very important in a country where less than one percent of the population shares that religion. But Shintaro Ichihara believes that every action for justice and peace, as simple and humble as the person's status may be, is meaningful. [posted 5/21/04] A Japanese Diaspora Still Seeking PeaceThe experience of Japanese people in North America during World War II should be a sobering reminder to us of the power of oppression, says Timothy Nakayama. Yet their cultural trait of rarely challenging authority may prevent us from making these connections. [posted 5/20/04] The Color of Abu GhraibThe tortures at the now-infamous Iraqi prison must be understood in racialized terms, according to Bob Wing. And, he says, we cannot point our fingers at a few people: we all are complicit in this tragedy. [posted 5/19/04] The Sept. 11 Commission's Unasked QuestionFor several weeks, a national September 11th Commission topped the daily headlines. Joseph Mulligan argues that they never asked the key question: whether the Bush administration deliberately failed to prevent the attacks, in order to gain support for a war in Iraq. [posted 5/14/04] Homophobia's Role in Torture at Abu GhraibThe shocking images of U.S. soldiers torturing Iraqi prisoners have prompted tough questions about gender and power in the military. Irene Monroe also sees evidence of entrenched homophobia, both in the Islamic culture and the Western world. [posted 5/14/04] The Poisonous Dregs of WarApril 2004 may have become the tipping point for the failed U.S. plan for Iraq, according to Joseph Wakelee-Lynch. While change may finally come for an ill-conceived war policy, we can only be profoundly depressed at the cost. [posted 5/7/04] South Africa at 10: Unfinished BusinessThis week marks the tenth anniversary of South Africa's democratic elections, and the world now considers that post-apartheid society a model for reconciliation. Michael Lapsley, a former political exile, reports on a powerful international “Journey to Healing and Wholeness” conference. [posted 4/29/04] Challenging Christian ZionismA just and lasting peace in the Holy Land is impossible as long as Christian Zionists support Israel's oppressive policies, according to a Sabeel international conference statement. Over 600 participants from 30+ countries call these Zionist alliances "heretical." [posted 4/28/04] The Mines in International PoliticsAs recently as 2001, a global campaign to ban anti-personnel land mines drew worldwide attention and support. Now, as many seek to revive the movement, Joseph Wakelee-Lynch finds that the Bush administration has developed its own “smart mines” policy. [posted 3/31/04] Haiti: Both Church and State Must AnswerNoting that Haitian church leaders are part of the nation's political transition process, some people are glad that President Aristide has been removed from office. But Neil Elliott is pessimistic, saying that both the U.S. government and the church must face some harsh truths. [posted 3/26/04] God Takes No Side in WarOn the anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, Daniel Webster reviews the efforts of the religious peace movement. George Bush's use of religious language to justify the war leads him to reflect sadly, “God must be weeping.” [posted 3/25/04] A Very Unnationalistic PatriotismIn the U.S. and the U.K., hard questions are being asked about how citizens could accept their governments' reasons for war in Iraq. But “It's too late!” note some protesters. Northern Irish theologian John McDowell asks whether we were blinded by flag-waving, and what we can do now. [posted 3/19/04] The Prodigal Son: El Salvador's PoorThis Sunday's (March 21) gospel reading from Luke is the famous story of the Prodigal Son. Richard Bower relates the lesson to El Salvador's presidential election this weekend, and to the impoverished masses of that country who are seeking justice and equity. [posted 3/17/04] The Language of War“ The Korean War: police action they said/ Did that cause young men to be less dead?” Poet Gloria Hoglund writes about wars from the past half-century and the death of a brother unable to escape the demonic memories of his military service. [posted 3/11/04] Letter from Harris County Jail (Part II)From jail, Jesuit priest Joe Mulligan sends his second installment to Witness readers about the power of U.S.-backed neoliberalism in Central America. In this essay, he compares the implementation of “free-market” policies in Nicaragua to what's now happening in Iraq. [posted 3/11/04] Song for Robert MacNamara"I want to/ place my hand/ under your heart/ and lift/ some of the weight.” Poet Christine Rodgers responds to the powerful new documentary film, “The Fog of War.” [posted 3/4/04] The EarthquakeThe earth shook in Jerusalem, but for once it was not due to a bombing by either Israelis or Palestinians. It was a “natural” disaster, and Samia Khoury notes the irony of the equalizing force of this potentially “divine intervention.” [posted 3/4/04] Resisting EvilThe Lenten tradition of resisting temptation has traditionally focused on the practices of prayer, penitence, and self-denial. Chris Chivers says there is another aspect – apathy – and as an example he looks back ten years to the slaughter of innocent people in Rwanda. [posted 3/4/04] The Fog of Military ServiceRecent weeks have found the Bush administration handling questions about the president's Vietnam-era military service. Joseph Wakelee-Lynch analyzes the Bush-Kerry military debate, and concludes that Americans are unwilling to address the underlying moral issues regarding war. [posted 3/3/04] Preach the Good News and Cast Out DemonsIn a devastating indictment of both warmaking institutions (e.g., the Pentagon) and individual human indifference, Catholic Worker legend Elizabeth McAlister calls each of us to practice not just civil disobedience, but indeed nonviolent civil resistance . [posted 2/27/04] Haiti Report“In early morning darkness/ gunboat enters the harbor/ heavy arms, new guns.” A poem by Carolyn Scarr responds to the horrifying stories of bloodshed and death that are once again emerging from violence-torn Haiti. [posted 2/27/04] Peace vs. Power: A Conversation with Jean-Bertrand AristideJean Bertrand-Aristide is facing an unenviable legacy: being twice run out of elected office by military coups. The current Haitian president spoke with Geoffrey Cook about the challenges of promoting education and health care in a world that demands the priority of neo-liberal economic reforms. [posted 2/27/04] U.S. Is Complicit in Haiti CrisisIn the 1990s, international pressure forced the U.S. to help Jean-Bertrand Aristide return to Haiti, where he had been elected president and then deposed in a military coup. Now, another armed revolt threatens to topple his administration: Neil Elliott sees the same forces behind this “army,” including the U.S. government. [posted 2/27/04] Letter from Muscogee County Jail (Part I)Joe Mulligan, a Jesuit priest, is spending three months in a rural Georgia jail for protesting U.S. foreign policy. He writes to Witness readers about the death of Ben Linder, a young engineer, at the hands of Nicaraguan Contra fighters, and the power of U.S.-backed neoliberalism in Central America. [posted 2/13/04] Was Detroit Priest Murdered? Jazz Opera Tells the StoryIn 1937, in the midst of the Great Depression, a worker-priest named Lewis Bradford was found dead in a Ford Motor plant in Detroit. The company said it was an "accident," but some have alleged he was murdered for being an outspoken organizer. Bill Wylie-Kellermann previews a new musical, Forgotten, that looks at this tragic story. [posted 2/11/04] U.S. Soldier Kills Former Green Beret & Admits Priest Was "Brutalized"Eric Haney served as leader of a special Delta Force counterterrorist unit during the Sandinista period. His recent book admits to killing his former roommate in Honduras. In a radio interview, he also acknowledged that a Jesuit priest -- whose body is still missing -- was tortured before death. [posted 1/28/04] Do Not WorryScripture tells us not to worry about our lives, but in the middle of an oppressive military occupation, Samia Khoury sometimes finds those words to ring hollow. We all have worries, she muses, but some are about the stock market and others concern daily survival. [posted 1/28/04] The Holy InnocentsThe story of the Epiphany tells of the journey of three magi to the birthplace of Jesus, an infant who lived despite a ruler's decree to kill babies throughout his kingdom. From Brazil, Luiz Osorio Prado writes that this ancient story has modern-day implications, where political leaders act like bloodthirsty kings. [posted 1/14/04] Was the Bush Administration Complicit in 9/11?Distinguished theologian Rosemary Radford Ruether reviews The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions about the Bush Administration and 9/11 by David Ray Griffin. Originally skeptical about the upcoming book's premise, she finds the author's arguments to be convincing and chilling. [posted 1/8/04] Evangelization in a Culture of EmpireThis is the most somber of recent Decembers, according to Joseph Wakelee-Lynch, with wars abroad and an unparalleled economic culture at home. Yet was the world so different in the first century C.E., he wonders? [posted 12/22/03] The Holiday HoaxOn the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, George W. Bush made a short, surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq. While many considered it a publicity coup, others have expressed cynicism. William Alberts compares the president's rhetoric with many unanswered questions. [posted 12/18/03] Liberating Iraq: From Cyrus I to George IIHistory repeats itself again, and again, muses Joseph Mulligan. Modern invaders of Iraq are saying the same things that were said more than 2,500 years ago in ancient Persia. Is this truly liberation? [posted 12/17/03] The Globalisation of Anglicanism Is Rather Like the Globalisation of Many Other ThingsWriting from Britain, Peter Selby surmises that most people in the U.S. who support Gene Robinson's election as Bishop of New Hampshire also opposed their government's war on Iraq. However, he finds there to be a problematic post-colonial connection between the two concerns. [posted 12/17/03] The Hoopla in GenevaIn late 2003, attention in Israel/ Palestine has turned to a controversial peace plan drawn up in Geneva. Some political observers believe this is the long-awaited breakthrough in negotiations. Samia Khoury is not so easily persuaded. [posted 12/17/03] Begin with Rage"We are all ticking/ it would seem/ and we will/ either deactivate/ ourselves or explode." Poet Christine Rodgers holds out hope for peace despite a world engulfed in violence. [posted 12/4/03] All the News that's Print to FitFor over 18 months, mainstream media has supported the Bush administration's policy towards Iraq, argues William Alberts. Detailing editorial coverage from the build-up to war through the current morass, he finds major newspapers and TV complicit in the nation's warmongering. [posted 11/12/03] To Ask Nothing in Return: Father Emile Shoufani's TheologyIn June 2003, a controversial delegation of Israeli Arabs and Jews traveled to Auschwitz and other tragic memorial sites of the Holocaust. The group was led by Emile Shoufani, a Melkite Catholic priest. Jonathan Reiber seeks to understand his remarkable, pain-filled philosophy. [posted 11/12/03] Retiring in GraceSurrounded by ongoing violence, Palestinian writer Samia Khoury steps back from her monthly analysis of the Israel-Palestine conflict to discuss her educational work. After 17 years shaping values as president of Rawdat El-Zuhur school, she finds an unexpected form of liberation in retirement. [posted 11/12/03] Moralism's Collapse in IraqThe Bush administration has built support for its military efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq on a religious argument of a just and moral war. Joseph Wakelee-Lynch suggests that the U.S. is not only failing in these wars, but also in its battle for the mind of America. [posted 10/23/03] Sudan: American Interests and Christian EthicsMultinational corporations, particularly the oil industry, have played a key role in maintaining the status quo in Sudan - a nation where millions have died in a tragic civil war. Roy Nielsen offers ways North Americans can help lay the groundwork for peace. [posted 10/10/03] A Tribute to Edward SaidAuthor and intellectual Edward Said was one of the best-known Palestinian voices around the international diaspora. Following his death on September 25, 2003, Samia Khoury remembers Said as brutally honest and critical, but filled with love for his people. [posted 10/8/03] South Africa's Lessons to ZimbabweIn 1990, Apartheid agents sent a letter bomb Michael Lapsley in Zimbabwe. He barely survived, and began a transformative journey that has taken him from victim to victor. Now he challenges Zimbabwe to learn from South Africa's own history. [posted 10/1/03] Collateral DamageIsraeli and Palestinian children die each week in the Middle East, and their tragic deaths are treated as "collateral damage" in the parlance of the violent antagonists on both sides. Mary Page Jones launches the "AMARE" project to support the youngest of these war-torn children. [posted 9/19/03] The Goodness of EvilU.S. Christians hold a profound belief in their nation's goodness, according to Joseph Wakelee-Lynch. He argues that the U.S. war on Iraq has highlighted this faith in "God's imprimatur upon the national security goals of the American state." [posted 9/16/03] Who is the Obstacle?Mahmoud Abbas's resignation as Palestinian prime minister has led to increased finger-pointing between Israelis and Palestinians as the U.S.-sponsored "Road Map" falls apart. Samia Khoury decided it is time to review the phrase "an obstacle to peace." [posted 9/16/03] Culture and Resistance: Conversations with Edward SaidDavid Barsamian’s new book is a series of interviews with Palestinian diaspora’s most famous writer, Edward Said. Reviewer Richard Toll finds that Said consistently challenges the U.S., both pre- and post-9/11/01. [posted 8/29/03]
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Lola Wants, Lola Gets Crossing
boundaries in Israel/Palestine: An interview with Jean Zaru Pray
for Burundi: Bujumbura under Attack A
Mean Streak in U.S. Foreign Policy Finding
the Heart’s Treasure: America’s Case for the War in Iraq War
Exposes Church Weakness Sabeel’s
Position on the "Road Map" In
the Shadow of a Military Pillbox Those
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a Lesson Be
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the United Nations Failed? Walter
Dennis: In Memoriam Linda
Strohmier: In Memoriam A
Myth: We Are Not at War with Islam Easter
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Real War America Needs to Fight A
War Never Really Ends: An Interfaith Response How
Should Christians Respond in the Midst of War? A
Letter to All Christians in Latin America and the Caribbean An
Alternative to War for Defeating Saddam Hussein (The Sojourners Plan)
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Open Letter to President Bush Silent
with Small Candles Don't
Let the War Clouds Blind You Finding
Our Way: A Christian Perspective Peace,
Be Still Unseen
Targets From
Ashes to Blessings Sabeel’s
Statement Against War We
Say No to This War President
as Pastor Is No Way to Run a Nation The
Business of War Racial
Profiling Will Not Create Peace Elections If
Fury Is Red, What Color Is Wisdom? The
Strains of Christmas Living
in the Bullseye Dubya
Meets Jonah — War Against Terrorism: Plan B Equality
in Martyrdom Duty: A mirrorwise reflection between Matthew 2:16 and John 16:2"You don't build a kingdom being soft/ He cuts a broad swath, our King." A poem by Tobias Stanislas Haller prods at the themes of nationalism and loyalty that emerge at the center of a world at war. [December 2002]
Truth:
The First Casualty in Preparing for War Triage:
Dedicated to the Nurses of the Vietnam War Time
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Nobel Rebukes The
Golden Rule Seeking
Another Way The
Deafening Silence of Religion Concerning Iraq A
Japanese Peacemaker Travels to Communities at War Nombres
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Episcopal Church and Worldwide Anglican Church Oppose Rush to War on Iraq The
Christian Ethic and Iraq How
Many Times Do I Have to Forgive? Defying
UN Resolutions: Double Standards in Iraq and Israel One
Year Later, What Have We Learned? APJN
Statement on the Israel/Palestine Conflict Dissent
in a Free Society Developing
American-Afghani Relationships ¿Hay
Esperanza en el Futuro de El Salvador? Health
Care Crisis in Gaza: An Interview with Suhaila Tarazi Mixing
Politics and Religion Incarnational
Politics: Saving the World from "Democracy" Zimbabwe:
A Ghastly Future The
Resemblance of Resentments Four
Months at the Tantur Checkpoint Banalities
and Blessings The
Born Again Newspaper Remembering
May 15 and June 5 Pray,
Organize and Get Politically Active: An Interview with Barbara Lee Remembering
a Salvadoran Martyr Occupation
is Oppression From
Desperation to Hope You
Do Not Know the News Is
Anyone Listening? The
Blind Leading the Criminal Don't
Be a Coward, Be a Christian Occupation
vs. Normalization Fast
Track to Disaster for the World’s Poor Waging
Reconciliation in the Holy Land Craignez
Ce Qui Tue le Corps et l’Esprit Binocular
Vision in Liberia: Recovery or Collapse? The
Silence Is So Loud The
Privilege of Choice La
Maison Cosmique ou la Beauté Originelle Révélée Marginal
Christianity Fear
and Love and Foreign Policy Peace
with Justice in Kashmir: Overcoming the Burden of History Manifest
Destiny in Israel An
Advent call to the church Update
on the Zimbabwean Situation Trapped
in Hot Discussions On
Patriotism Voudrais-tu
venir à Jéricho? The
Grace of Time My
Friend Asked a Question Peace
through Genuine Friendship An
Open Letter to the Islamic Faith My
Faith May Be Doomed to Failure Developing
Effective Mechanisms in Civil Society for Conflict Transformation The
War Fever in the Superpower U.S. Communicating
Disagreement A
Massive Act of Conscience You've
Come Nowhere at All, Man! High
Holy Days Amid the Ruins Getting
the Story Straight Justice
on Trial in South Africa Anatomy
of Racism The
Zionist Ideology of Domination Versus the Reign of God Emerging
from the Rubble Hearing
the Cry The
Church Against the Sanctions Quebec
and the FTAA: Protesting "Free" Trade Jubilee
Reflections on Mordechai Vanunu and Samuel Day Walking
with Jesus into the Desert Pray
for the Peace of Jerusalem Grief
Brings Paralysis A
Message from an Anglican in Jerusalem Atoning
for the Middle East Tragedy The
Failure of Retributive Justice Tongues
of Fire Seafarers’
Rights Face a Worldwide Crisis Money:
God’s Principal Rival What
Constitutions Can Achieve — And What They Can’t Palestine
Under Siege Dominus
Jesus: For Now Respice Finem Room
407 Violence
Begets Violence Faith
in a Pluralism of Faiths: The Gift of Interfaith Solidarity Iraq:
A Christian Witness
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