Tag Archives: Israel-Palestine
A Nonviolent Victory and the Power of the Noble Sanctuary in Jerusalem
Collective nonviolent action in Palestine lives, and it helps account for the steadfastness of Palestinian endurance under the occupation. Though little known, the events of July 2017 in Jerusalem provide an example of successful nonviolence rooted in the core religious … Continue reading
Jerusalem: Prize of War and Capital Curse
The affirmation of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was a “grievous mistake,” to quote the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). His statement reflected long church policy. Jerusalem is “not a thing to be grasped,” because it can never … Continue reading
Seeking an Epiphany of Peace
A 2018 Symposium on Israel-Palestine For first-hand stories from the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program’s Spring trip to Israel-Palestine, check out the Mosaic of Peace 2018 blog, co-hosted by Unbound. Jerusalem: Prize of War and Capital Curse Chris Iosso “Jerusalem still has … Continue reading
Mandela, Dignity, and Divestment for South Africa: An Interview with Douglas J. Tilton
This interview takes us from US memories of the anti-apartheid movement to the continuing struggles for a more peaceful and prosperous South Africa. It looks at the power of hope but also the terrible legacy of underdevelopment. Stepping around the … Continue reading
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