A Virtual Conversation with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac: Confronting Christian Zionism and Empowering Advocates for Palestinian Liberation

We want to share an excellent discussion put on by The Friends of Sabeel North America in the video below. If you want to learn more, visit their website and consider making a donation.


News

Israel - Gaza War

Please contact your Congressperson, U.S. Senators and the President urging an immediate ceasefire and restoration of UNRWA funding, followed by prompt action to begin rebuilding Gaza and ending the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. Hopefully, you have done this already but please try to do this weekly until peace and justice in the Holy Land becomes more of a reality.


Below are some other things you can do locally or on your computer:
 
 Thursday, March 21: 1-2PM Pray-in for a permanent ceasefire: A nonviolent witness for Gaza. Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Avenue NE, with a nonviolent witness action to follow.
 Register here
 
 Saturday, March 23: Gaza Pilgrimage in DC, 6am-6pm ET;
 Register Here [Organized by Churches for Middle East Peace]
 
 President Biden: Rabbis Say End the War [CLERGY ONLY] | T'ruah (truah.org)
 Isr.: planning to invade Rafah
 

Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore is a region of Pax Christi USA, a national section of Pax Christi International. Rooted in the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching, we witness to Jesus’ teaching and example of nonviolence, rejecting war and affirming the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person.

Monthly Reflection

Interfaith in Action

Attending my first Parliament of the World's Religions conference was a deeply enriching experience. This conference served as a powerful reminder of the importance of interfaith dialogue in today's world. In a time when division often takes precedence, the Parliament provided a remarkable platform for diverse religious and spiritual traditions to come together, fostering mutual respect, cooperation, and harmony.

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Work for Peace

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Priorities

Human Dignity

The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred. Our passion for peace is rooted in respect for life. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops summarizes the proud tradition of Catholic Social Teaching under seven themes. Life and Dignity of the Human Person is listed first, as the foundation of all succeeding principles and “the foundation of a moral vision for society.” Abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, and war are cited together as violations of our God-given dignity.

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Nuclear Weapons

The time has come for new thinking on how to challenge complacency surrounding the belief in nuclear deterrence. Changed circumstances bring new responsibilities for decision-makers. The apparent benefits that nuclear deterrence once provided have been compromised, and proliferation results in grave new dangers. The time has come to embrace the abolition of nuclear weapons as an essential foundation of collective security. . . .

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Just Peace

“No one has greater love,” Jesus said, than “to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (Jn 15:13), not “to kill others for one’s friends.”

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