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Selective Outrage Is Not Justice: A Call to Moral Courage and Compassionate Truth
If we are serious about peace, we must be serious about truth. If we are serious about justice, we must reject narratives that distort and divide. If we are serious about compassion, then it must extend beyond borders, beyond politics, and beyond selective comfort. This is the heart of contemplative nonviolence work: not just prayerful reflection, but honest reckoning. Not just mourning, but movement. Not just empathy, but courageous action. Only then can we hope to live in a world where all lives are held sacred—and where no death is used to eclipse another.
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Nuclear Weapons
This article reviews several notable developments relating to nuclear weapons, including the status of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Nihon Hidankyo (organization of Japanese atomic bomb survivors); “Living in the Light of Christ's Peace: A Conversation Toward Nuclear Disarmament,” a pastoral letter by Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe; and the "Back from the Brink" Campaign. Links to additional resources are provided.
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Statement on the Eve of the 2024 Elections
In the spirit of Pope Francis's call for fraternity and social friendship in Fratelli Tutti, his plea for the care of our earth in Laudato Si, and his understanding of our Gospel mission in Evangelii Gaudium, Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore recognizes the elections as a crucial moment for shaping a society grounded in peace, accountability, and the common good.
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Did Jesus Tell His Disciples to Arm Themselves?
Some Christians who support the right to bear arms cite Luke 22:36 as support for their views, saying that Jesus instructed his disciples to arm themselves. But Jesus is speaking figuratively here. His disciples misunderstand his statement and take it literally—the same mistake Christian supporters of gun rights make.
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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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