Peace Catalyst International Blog

The Uyghurs of China

If you’ve kept up with recent world news, you may have heard what’s happening to the Uyghur people in China. Most ethnic Uyghurs identify as Muslim, and over one million of them are currently detained in Chinese prison camps just north of Tibet with the stated purpose of “preventing terrorism.” These prison camps resemble those established by oppressive regimes throughout history, and Uyghurs around the world are living with that deep pain. That’s why, through the bridge-building efforts of Peace Catalyst staff members Bill and Julie Clark, a Pasadena Foursquare church hosted close to 20 Uyghur adults and children for a Peace Feast.

Nicole GibsonOctober 9, 2018WORLD EVENTS, GLOBAL, MUSLIMS

An African-American, Caucasian, and Palestinian go to a Checkpoint...

A Peace Catalyst peacemaker for several years, Andy Larsen now uses photography and his experience in the Holy Land to lead peacemaking trips to the region. This is one of his many experiences in Israel/Palestine this spring during the convergence of explosive events in the area.

Nicole GibsonSeptember 19, 2018PALESTINE, ISRAEL, CHRIST AT THE CHECKPOINT, PEACEMAKING

How To Do Jesus-Centered Peace Building

We’re not just peacemakers; we’re Jesus-centered peacemakers. Here’s how we do it and how you can get started.

Nicole GibsonSeptember 12, 2018PEACEMAKING, LOCAL, MUSLIM-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS, DIALOGUE, MEALS, FRIENDSHIP

Post-War Peacebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina

It's difficult to describe a place like Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The entire Balkan region is fascinatingly complex, deeply unsettled, and yet distinctly charming. We’ve fallen in love with the beautiful normalcy of BiH’s ethno-religious diversity, the incredible people who live here, and their wisdom and relentless courage.

Nicole GibsonAugust 1, 2018PEACEMAKING, GLOBAL, WORLD EVENTS

Muslim and Mexican Discrimination in Trump's America

Emotions run high and reasonable discourse runs low when the subjects of the travel ban or immigration come up. But whether you protest or praise particular policies, one thing is undebatable: both Muslims and Mexicans/Latinos face blatant discrimination in Trump’s America. Why is this the case, and how should Republican and Democrat followers of Jesus respond?

Nicole GibsonJuly 3, 2018AMERICA, TRUMP, RACISM, ISLAMOPHOBIA, IMMIGRATION, HATE