50 years on, Birmingham pledge of nonviolence still inspires
On the Road to Peace: Fifty years later, civil rights protests in Birmingham, Ala. still inspire.
On the Road to Peace
On the Road to Peace is a column on nonviolence from Jesuit Fr. John Dear, a peace activist and the author of more than 20 books.
Studying moral ramifications in 'Ten Reflections on Drones'
On the Road to Peace: Those who care for peace should study Robert Lifton's points about drones and the illusions they present.
Only 32 states left after Maryland's repeal of the death penalty
Maryland's had the death penalty since 1638; that is, until Thursday, when Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a law abolishing it. This is cause for great rejoicing and gratitude. Maryland becomes the 18th state to abolish the death penalty. Six states have done so in the last six years. That leaves 32 states.
'Good Bishop' Walter Sullivan shows how to be good Christians in bad times
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches that if our righteousness does not surpass that of the religious authorities, we will not enter the reign of God.
'No more hurting people,' 8-year-old bombing victim begs
Last week marked a typical turn in our world of violence -- dozens killed in explosions in Iraq, U.S. drone attacks in Afghanistan, the ongoing U.S.-backed occupation of Palestine, the force-feeding of U.S. prisoners at Guantanamo, our president's daily perusal of his assassination list, millions of children starving to death around the world, ongoing U.S. preparations for nuclear war, the continued exploitation of the earth and its creatures, inner-city shootings, 14 dead from a fiery factory explosion in Texas -- and the Boston Marathon bombings.
Hungering for justice at Guantanamo
On the Road to Peace: The injustice of Guantanamo must end immediately. President Obama needs to address the issues of its hunger strikers now before a prisoner dies.
Jesus' baptism is key to his peacemaking
On the Road to Peace: We are the beloved sons and daughters of the God of peace, so we go into the world of war and make peace.
Welcoming the resurrection gift of peace
On the Road to Peace: The Easter story announces that the risen Jesus comes back in the fullness of life not with anger, resentment or revenge, but bearing the gift of peace.
Discipleship to the civilly disobedient Jesus
Author's note: My friend Shane Claiborne, one of the most popular progressive evangelicals in the world, asked me to write about civil disobedience for his website, redletterchristians.org, which I recommend as a great source of inspiration. I share this essay as we enter Holy Week to encourage everyone on journeys with the nonviolent Jesus.
Looking to the example of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Like many, I'm hopeful about the new Jesuit pope from Latin America who takes the name Francis, but I'm concerned about reports of his silence during Argentina's "Dirty War." I grieve, too, as we mark the 10th anniversary of the evil U.S. war on Iraq, to recall that few U.S. priests and bishops spoke out against our wasteful war. I think we need church leaders who speak out prophetically against war, poverty, nuclear weapons and the destruction of the environment and point us to God's reign of justice, disarmament and nonviolence. We all need to do that.
Pages
NCR Email Alerts
Sign up to get NCR updates by email. Existing users: change your preferences here. Enter your email address in the box below and click “Go.”
In This Issue
May 24-June 6, 2013
- The paradox of Pope Francis
- Editorial: Questions linger after dynamic sisters' meeting
- [Coming Soon] Name your treasure and pass it on
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Family Life
Not all of our content is online. Subscribe to receive all the news and features you won't find anywhere else.