| The Alternatives to Violence
Issue Team has selected two issues on which to focus. |
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The first issue is to deepen our commitment to
leading a nonviolent lifestyle. We will focus on the family, local community
and how we can be active as individuals in the global community. Links
will be listed that will provide programs on strengthening our personal
commitment to nonviolence. |
| "A
People's Peace Initiative" is a Catholic
collaboration to articulate the challenges of peacemaking in
the 21st century. The program is designed for small group dialogue
and reflection.
It is strongly recommended that members of the Marianist family
engage in the PPI dialogue. Contact Larry Hufford (lhufford@stmarytx.edu)
or Jim Vogt (jimvogt2@yahoo.com)
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"Engage:
Exploring Nonviolent Living" is a
study program for learning, practicing and experimenting with
the power of creative nonviolence to transform our lives and
our world... The focus is on examining how each one of us
as an individual can living a more nonviolent life on a daily
basis. It is design for small group dialogue and discussion.
For more information contact Larry Hufford (lhufford@stmarytx.edu)
or Jim Vogt (jimvogt2@yahoo.com). |
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| The second issue is the Israeli-Palestinian
Conflict. Monthly updates will be posted that provide insight into current
events, ways for readers to become informed about the work of Catholic
Relief Services in the region and statements by the Vatican and the Catholic
Conference of Bishops. Links to Israeli and Palestinian peace organizations
will be posted. |
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Foundation
for Middle East Peace. The director is US Ambassador Phil
Wilcox (ret.). This website is an excellent one for articles
on current Middle East issues and possibilities of peaceful
negotiations being successful.
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A
CATHOLIC PETITION TO END THE WAR
As our nation's leaders
decide what course to take, you can make a difference by joining the growing
chorus of voices calling for an immediate and responsible end to the war in
Iraq . After Catholics for an End to the War in Iraq reach their
goal, they will hand deliver this petition to our elected leaders in Washington.
Will you join in signing this petition? Click
here
Catholic Members of Congress Ask U.S. Catholic Bishops to Help Congress End the War in Iraq
To read this statement click
here.
