In LA, Faith Leaders Protest to Stand Up for the Detained and Keep the Peace - Word&Way
At one demonstration, faith leaders spread out in front of the line of officers, held hands, and occasionally burst into song.| Word&Way
What does Jesus mean by calling his disciples to love their enemies? This command remains true, even with a divisive presidential election coming in a few months. Christians need to remember Jesus' call to love their enemies.| Living Theologically
“Forgive and forget” sounds good advice until you’re the one hearing it. When the conflict is personal and when the hurt is deep, it seems like you’re expected to do something impossible. And for the Christian, it begs the question: Is “forgive and forget” biblical?| Living Theologically
The Church of Scotland, United Reformed Church, Methodist Church and Baptist Union have each called for change in light of the worsening treatment of people in Gaza. Each of the statements note our duty to speak out, witnesses to the blocking of food and vital supplies entering Gaza, and calls on the U.K. Government to […] The post Gaza – Calls for Change appeared first on Joint Public Issues Team.| Joint Public Issues Team
The tragic conflict in Ukraine has swiftly become a crisis on multiple levels. As well as the direct casualties of war, the humanitarian crisis within the country is escalating, as many are trapped in bunkers and underground stations without food and access to fresh water. Over one million people are estimated to have fled the […] The post How can we help Ukraine? appeared first on .|
When tensions rise in communities, churches can be agents of peace, compassion, sanctuary, solidarity and support. Below we suggest five ways that church leaders can prepare positively – to be ready to lead, respond and care well at times of unrest. It is nearly a year since violent disorder broke out in parts of England […] The post Reach out in peace: Positive preparation for times of unrest appeared first on Joint Public Issues Team.| Joint Public Issues Team
Calling peace ‘a great and precious value,’ Pope Francis, in his message for World Day of Peace, urged Christians to engage in peacemaking by taking a journey of hope, listening, reconciliation and ecological conversion.| Good Faith Media Archives
At one demonstration, faith leaders spread out in front of the line of officers, held hands, and occasionally burst into song.| Word&Way
By understanding the different types of conflict & how to manage them, these challenges become growth opportunities. Learn more here!| ADR Times
