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3D: The End of Dual Identities
Many Christians, especially missionaries, around the globe have lived under the stress of having dual identities or being "undercover" for Jesus. In this video, Rick Love tells his personal story, what he's learned about this, and why we at Peace Catalyst place such high value on having one message that makes sense to everyone who listens to us.
Religious Freedom Part 3: Making the World Safe for Diversity
Over fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy gave a compelling commencement address on world peace. In one of his famous quotes Kennedy declared, “If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can make the world safe for diversity.”
Featured Peacemaker: Glen Stassen
The long-asked question concerning the Christian response to war has historically had two answers: pacifism, meaning that war is never justified; and "Just War" theory, meaning that there are certain circumstances which justify killing during war. That was, until Glen Stassen presented his third option: Just Peacemaking.
How Did Jesus Respond to Religious Hatred?
Recently, while at a birthday party for a Muslim friend, the host came and shared that he had read some disturbing anti-Muslim writing in response to an interview in which he had been the main Muslim voice. Abdullah was quite pleased with the article, written by a Christian academic who was genuinely interested in Abdullah’s views, but it was the comments to the article that disturbed him.
Religious Freedom Part 2: Two Keys to Unleashing Peace
I taught a course called 'Peacemaking as God’s Mission' at Denver Seminary last month and John, one of my students from Kenya, told the chilling story of the terrorist group Al Shabaab. John seemed overwhelmed by Al Shabaab’s brazen, evil plans. I struggled to answer, but my response highlights two keys that will help us counter terrorism and promote religious freedom.
Will Ride For Peace
This reflection is based on and inspired by the fascinating story of a man named Dolkun Tunurganjan, a 31-year-old Uighur Muslim from Xinjiang, the semi-autonomous region in northwestern China. Dolkun is currently riding his motorcycle across numerous provinces and regions in China in the name of promoting greater ethnic harmony.
Loving Muslims and Dealing with Terrorists
How can we love Muslims when we face the evil of terrorists? These people purposely murder innocent people to make a political point! Doesn’t the Bible say a lot about justice and punishing evil people?
Featured Peacemaker: Mario Mattei
Peacemaking is needed (and can be done) in all arenas of life, and today we highlight Mario Mattei, an artist working for peace through film, photography, and storytelling.
Talking with Terrorists: Boko Haram and Peacemaking
What if you had a chance to sit down with one of the Boko Haram guys, before they kidnapped the Nigerian girls. If you knew of his plan, would you try to talk him out of hurting them? Unfortunately, if you did that, you would be in violation of U.S. law.