pacifism & a pursuit of peace is tough...
Such spiritual practices are not about cowardice or shirking one’s patriotic duty. For those who sense G_d is calling them into such a life, their future will include a great need for bravery, wisdom, and a vision for deep “love of country” in ways that are often challenging.
Historically, the authentically Christian communities of the church have stood beside such peaceful patriots, offering them spiritual support, guidance and affirmation as they seek to clearly watch and listen for G_d in ways that are not always supported by the secular political machinery of society.
The links on the left side of this page are intended to help guide those who hear G_d calling them onto the sacred path of life-long peace-making, as well as to let them know that the church seeks to stand by these brave Christian women and men along the way.
additional resources:
disciples of christ --
beyond violence: faithful living
disciples justice action network (DJAN)
disciples justice for children
church of the brethren --
mennonites --
methodists (umc) --
presbyterians (pcusa) --
quakers (friends) --
american friends service committee
carrie newcomer's The Growing Edge
sojourners (website)
United Church of Christ (UCC)
other --
being peace in a world of trauma
brother thay audio pilgrimage (sof)
carrie newcomer's activism links
consumer discernment app (buycott)
energy vampires: how to deal with them
energy vampires: how to spot them
explorefaith.org- practicing peace
great bell chant (end of suffering)
i am for peace -- song download
just breathe: mindfulness for children
learning peace through vulnerability - [d]mergent
normandy beach rememberance: the fallen 9000
one day: israelis, palestinians, others sing together
practicing peace (explorefaith.org)
praying with the earth: a prayer book for peace
single candle (david wilcox song)
spirituality and practice: about peace