Looking for Sanctuary in a Culture of Violence
Have you ever walked along a path and come upon a herd of deer? There’s that first stillness when you …
Tag Archives: The place of violence in our times
Thoughts on War by a Quaker
In this month to reflect on the place of violence in our times, I offer this article written by a …
Swords into Plowshares, Palas por Pistolas
Palas por Pistolas (“shovels for pistols”) was initiated in the city of Culiacán, a city in western Mexico with a high rate …
The Art of War
Art Telling a Story Art has a way of telling a story where words fail us – when words get …
For Want of Imagination
In this month to consider the place of violence in our times, I want to contemplate the notion that violence …
Humanity’s Dexterity at Confusing Evil with Good
“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” …
Bulletproof Backpack
With children going back to school, there’s just something off about “the soaring sales of bulletproof backpacks for kids”, writes …
More Enigma Than Dogma 