Author Archives: MU_Peacemaking
Peace Works
Forget the Milwaukee Chicago rivalry. The Marquette University Center for Peacemaking is spreading peace and conflict resolution program in Chicago Jesuit high schools. The Peace Works Program is creating more fellow Peacemakers in teachers and students to reduce conflict and promote a peaceful community. … Continue reading
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The Path to Peace Starts at Home
I met a good number of well-meaning Westerners in Uganda who were trying to be global citizens. That is, many of the Westerners wanted to “save Africa” or “fix” some problem. For many people this means encouraging Western style development … Continue reading
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Nonviolence: A Universal Lifestyle
With its remarkable variety of religious practices, India is an effective microcosm of today’s international, interreligious stage. The country is the stadium for the evolution of many world religions. Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism originated in India. Additionally, the country is … Continue reading
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Amani kwa watu tafauti: Peace for different people
I do not think I could define peace in a way that would translate universally for every person. Spending six months in Kenya during 2010 solidified this idea for me. Why peace is important, what peace is, and how to … Continue reading
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Pursuing Peace in Afghanistan
Thoughts from Patrick Kennelly Last week, General Petraeus testified before Congress that the war in Afghanistan is making progress. While Petraeus may have believed his comments, the situation on the ground contradicts his statements. Afghanistan has been overwhelmed by decades … Continue reading
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Celebrating Nauroz in Kabul
Thoughts from Patrick Kennelly Throughout Afghanistan people are gathering to celebrate the Afghan new year, Nauroz. It is a chance for Afghans to celebrate the rebirth of nature after the long winter. In Kabul, today thousands of gathered in the … Continue reading
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Killing Civilians in Afghanistan is Terrorism
Thoughts from Pat Kennelly In Kabul, on the same day that Der Spiegel released photos documenting American soldiers posing with the bodies of civilians they murdered, the Transitional Justice Coordinating Group (TJCG), the umbrella organization for NGO’s in Afghanistan that … Continue reading
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Peace is a Dirty Word
Thoughts From Patrick Kennelly Three years ago in Bamiyan, a central province of Afghanistan, a multiethnic group of university students gathered for a three month workshop on peacemaking. The group of young leaders met weekly ultimately concluding that peace is … Continue reading
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From Pakistan with peace
Another post from Fr. Simon. May 10, 2010 Had a 4.5 hour trip from Islamabad to Lahore. But the bus was fantastic. They had a “flight attendant,” headphones, movies (I couldn’t understand them), a snack, a drink, periodic trips by … Continue reading
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From Pakistan with peace
As you might know, Fr. Simon is in Pakistan. This is a post about his experience so far. He will share his experiences periodically. Islamabad, Day 1, May 4, 2010. It’s 5:15 a.m. and I’ve finally arrived in a friend-to-be’s house … Continue reading
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