Peace Catalyst International Blog

The American Dream - From An Immigrant's Perspective

The Peace Catalyst Columbus team often holds storytelling nights, forums for Muslims or refugees to share their stories with the community. This is the story of Ahmed, as told at a recent event with the topic of 'The American Dream.'

Nicole GibsonJuly 19, 2017REFUGEE, IMMIGRATION, STORYComment

"Are These Peaceful Muslims?"

This is the question one couple asked Peace Catalyst's Kelly Perry before a recent Peace Feast in San Diego. It may be a question this particular couple asked, but it's definitely a sentiment that many people have when attending Peace Feasts or other Peace Catalyst events that involve meeting or interacting with Muslims for the first time.

Nicole GibsonJuly 12, 2017PEACE FEAST, EVENTS, MUSLIMS, PEACEMAKING, ISLAMOPHOBIAComment

Beautiful Orthodoxy: Goodness, Truth and Beauty in a World Gone Mad

Mark Galli, Editor and Chief of Christianity Today, has done the world a great favor by writing Beautiful Orthodoxy: The Goodness, Truth, and Beauty of Life in Christ. This book is a breath of fresh air in a polluted, polarized world.

Nicole GibsonJuly 05, 2017BOOKS, RESOURCES, CHRISTIANITYComment

Supreme Court Decides on Trump Travel Ban: What You Can Do

On Monday (June 26th), the Supreme Court issued a decision regarding President Trump's "travel ban," which went into effect yesterday evening. Here's what you need to know and what you can do.

Nicole GibsonJune 30, 2017REFUGEE, EXECUTIVE ORDER, COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISMComment

What Friendship Between Christians and Muslims Looks Like in Real Life

Here at Peace Catalyst we say, “Friendship is the fruit of peacemaking.”Here are a few pairs of friends who represent just the kind of friendship we work toward. Enjoy their stories and keep your eyes open in your own life for friendship opportunities like these!

Nicole GibsonJune 28, 2017FRIENDSHIP, CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS, COLUMBUS, PEACEMAKINGComment