Blog — Peace Catalyst International

What if people of all faiths, colors, genders, and political affiliations could unite and stand together for the cause of peace and justice? On Sunday, we did just that. The Interfaith March for Peace and Justice was a coast-to-coast coordinated event that took place in 12 cities across the U.S. to affirm freedom of religion and to stand against racial and religious discrimination. Peace Catalyst was part of three of these marches, in Columbus, Ohio; Boise, Idaho; and Oxnard, California.

Nicole GibsonMay 2, 2018INTERFAITH, EVENTS, LOCAL, CITIES, RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Christians and Muslims for Safe, Just, and Vibrant Cities

On April 9-11, we convened a “Seek the Peace of the City” consultation at Duke University to catalyze and equip a national network of Christians and Muslims to create safe, just, and vibrant cities. Over 40 attendees representing 12 cities gathered for two days to learn together and begin forming plans to combine our efforts for the next two years to bring about transformation in our respective cities.

Nicole GibsonApril 24, 2018SEEK THE PEACE, CITIES, PEACEMAKING, PARTNERSHIP, LOCAL

How White Christians Can Make Peace with Black Muslims

When I heard about the First Annual Black American Muslim Conference, I knew I had to attend. As a white evangelical Christian, I wanted to hear this group's stories and stand in solidarity with them against the blatant racism and anti-Muslim sentiment that buffets their lives. Since Peace Catalyst focuses on Christian-Muslim peacemaking, it seemed like a practical way to be good neighbors and to live out our calling as peacemakers.

Nicole GibsonMarch 28, 2018AMERICA, MUSLIMS, EVENTS

3 Answers to your Questions about Peace Dinners

You’ve already taken the steps to plan your Peace Dinner and you’re equipped with our 5 tips for hosting successfully, but you may still find yourself feeling nervous or unsure about any number of elements of your peace dinner. Here are answers to a few questions you might have.

HOW TONicole GibsonMarch 7, 2018MEALS, DINNER, PEACE FEAST, EVENTS, LOCAL

5 Tips for Hosting a Successful Peace Dinner

So you’ve got your peace dinner planned, and people will be at your house in a few hours. What will make you a good cross-cultural host? The following 5 tips will give you a good start.

HOW TONicole GibsonFebruary 21, 2018PEACE FEAST, PEACEMAKING, MEALS

How to Undermine Extremism, Reduce Persecution and Make Peace

Leaders from the three Abrahamic faiths partnering together for the common good could be a game-changer. Together we can be a powerful force undermining violent extremism, reducing religious persecution, and making peace in our broken, bleeding and beautiful world.

Nicole GibsonFebruary 13, 2018INTERFAITH, MULTIFAITH, GLOBAL, COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM, PEACEMAKING

Our Online Store is Open!

Peace Catalyst merch is now available on our online store! Head on over and show your support for the peacemaking movement with some great new gear!

Nicole GibsonFebruary 8, 2018PEACEMAKING, STORE, MUGS, SHIRTS

Conquer Hate with the Power of Love

Hate groups will continue to poison hearts, stir up violence, and polarize people in 2018. So to gear up for these challenges I began re-reading Martin Luther King Jr.’s Strength to Love. Peacemaking is not for the faint of heart. It demands an uncompromising rejection of the unloving ways of the world and a radical embrace of the enemy-loving way of Jesus.

Nicole GibsonJanuary 24, 2018NONVIOLENCE, MLK, HATE, PEACEMAKING

Why I as an Evangelical Leader in the Middle East Don't Agree With Trump's Declaration on Jerusalem

I want to address several reasons why evangelical believers in the Middle East—and particularly in Palestine and Israel—are upset with Trump's declaration. My critique is from an evangelical perspective and it is a plea to my brethren across the water.

Nicole GibsonJanuary 8, 2018MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE, ISRAEL, EVANGELICALS

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