Veteran teachers of nonviolence see a broadening interest in the nonviolent practices of Jesus as told in the Gospels. They are finding more people young and old alike seeking alternatives in a world beset by violence whether through war, domestic abuse, rising crime and shootings, income inequality, racism, or disrespectful rhetoric in politics and social media.
Effie Caldarola can spot peacemakers because they are listeners, people of positive attitudes, people who see a problem and try to solve it with humanity and love.
Pax Christi USA has joined more than 100 national and regional US organizations in releasing a joint statement this past Tuesday urging President Biden "to end the US role in escalating the extremely dangerous tensions with Russia over Ukraine." The groups said "it is gravely irresponsi.