Plagues and illnesses played a significant role in Gandhi's life. Here's how some leading scholars — including his grandson — think he might have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. … read more
Gandhi vs. Coronavirus
Posts by Stephanie Van Hook
Peacemaker Family: Begins April 20
“We see the figure of the child who stands before us with his arms held open, beckoning humanity to follow.” ~Maria Montessori “If we are to have peace in this world, we will need to begin with the children.” ~Gandhi Dear Friends, A way to channel fear, frustration, boredom, anger and other strong emotions–as well… read more
“We are all part of one another.” Discussion
Take some time to read and reflect on the following message from the late Barbara Deming, which I came across in a book dedicated to her on the Women’s Encampment for Peace and Justice. These words contain profound lessons for nonviolence and are immediately practical. Please leave your comment and join the conversation below. What… read more
Kazu Haga on the everyday duty to practice nonviolence
Often when we think about nonviolence, we think of practical strategies and techniques: How does one organize an effective sit-in or march? What is the appropriate language to use when addressing someone with whom we are in conflict? And indeed, understanding — and practicing! — these tactics are essential. However, nonviolence goes much deeper than… read more
Paul K. Chappell on Nonviolence and Peace Literacy
This week’s episode of Nonviolence Radio brings Paul K. Chappell in conversation with Michael and Stephanie. Paul is now the Peace Literacy Director of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and the author of the “Road to Peace” book series, but as a West Point graduate and a veteran of the war in Iraq, he is… read more
Are we done fighting?
The work for peace begins when we are ready to try another way of resolving our problems. Matthew Legge, Peace Program Coordinator for the Canadian Friends Service Committee talks about his findings in his new book, ‘Are We Done Fighting?: Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division’. https://archives.mettacenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/nonviolence-radio_2020-02-14_09-00-00.v1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |… read more
Barbara Deming: Her Message Today.
Who was Barbara Deming and why do we need her wisdom today? … read more
Warheads to Windmills: An interview with Tim Wallis
“The Green New Deal is a good idea,” people say, but “how are we going to pay for it?” There are many ways. As Executive Director of Nuclear Ban US, Tim Wallis has offered a special report, From Warheads to Windmills, on how to pay for a Green New Deal through an ambitious plan to… read more
India Rises Against Modi’s Bill
What happens when a government decides to protect only some of its people? We talk with Sana Alam and Prashant Nema about the Citizen Amendment Act (CAA), The National Register of Citizens, and the nascent protest movement in India it gave rise to; and what the true nature of this deep national controversy is. People… read more
Triumph! Winning! And why it matters.
A show on winning! Why have politics become like a sports match and how can we overcome this dynamic? … read more
