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» Speaking up about the Unspeakable
By Ken Butigan Reprinted with permission from wagingnonviolence.org The demand was resoundingly clear: “We want them back alive.” 2-Gandhi-and-Unspeakable.png [Link]
CPTnet stories » COLOMBIA REFLECTION: Mark 5:21-29—Only one hope
CPTnet3 February 2011COLOMBIA REFLECTION: Mark 5:21-29—Only one hope by Jenny Rodriguez Díaz The Colombian social organizations led by women are always the most vulnerable and least heard. Sometimes I wish God's justice came swiftly and unquestioned the way Jesus dispensed it in Mark 5:21-29. I see women who denounce the perverse and announce that which gives life, that which is ... [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » An invitation from Susan: Begin the process of conversion
[A reflection from Susan Crane, February 1, 2012, FCI Dublin on the US military base Camp Parks] Dear Friends, Thanks for your prayers and letters, articles and books. Life here continues to be simple in some basic ways. In prayer I don’t have to discern whether to live or work here or there, to cross the line at this or ... [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Bix to be released on February 9th!
[An update on Bix from Theresa Power-Drutis] Bix is warm but is still not getting any sleep; the itching continues and mattress remains as thin as a groat. He writes that his release date is Feb 9, not the10th (the sentence is for 90 days, not three calendar months). Bix began a fast and period of prayer today (February 1st) ... [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Bix fasting for Leonard Peltier!!! What fast do we choose?
“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? (Isaiah) NEWS FLASH: Bix is fasting yet again!!! Does this guy ever sleep??? Well, actually NO (literally)! Right after I sent out this morning’s email about the new ... [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Finally – A NONVIOLENT Action Figure
Friends, If any of you have been wondering when someone would come up with a nonviolent action figure, your wait is over!!! Cartoonist/Inventor R.R. Anderson has done what no one has done before. Introducing the Tacoma Action Figure: Father Bill “Bix” Bichsel, REAL ULTIMATE American Hero. Anderson is a genius, or at very least extraordinarily creative. He has captured the ... [Link]
morepraxis » Petition to drop mandatory sentencing
Victorian Government should drop mandatory sentencing for young people. The JIM Unit is running a campaign on change.org to ask the Victorian Government to drop the idea of having mandatory minimum sentences for young people committing serious offences: http://www.change.org/petitions#sea~ We believe that appropriate judicial discretion should be applied so that in some cases longer sentences are [...] [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Of family and pounds of flesh
[A note from Theresa: cub reporter, filling in for Joe] Bix just learned that his nephew, Jimmy, died a few days ago. Many of us have fond memories of Jimmy’s laughter as he helped construct Guadalupe House and joined us in other community events. He will be missed. Our hearts go out to the Bichsel family for their loss as ... [Link]
CPTnet stories » IRAQ: Boom, boom, boom bangs the war drum
CPTnet 29 January 2012 IRAQ: Boom, boom, boom bangs the war drum By Pat Thompson We have learned that some of our reporting on the conflict here in Kurdistan could be used to justify military action against Iran. Our team in recent months has included Canadian, European, Kurdish, and U.S. members. From our CPT family and from world news, we ... [Link]
CPTnet stories » Prayers for Peacemakers, Feb. 1, 2012
PRAYERS FOR PEACEMAKERS, Feb. 1, 2012Pray for Claire Evans, long-time CPT member, as she begins hospice care. Give thanks for her faithful work for peace and justice. [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Bix has ended his fast… and some words from him!!!
Friends, Hot off the presses from “Guest Reporter” Theresa Power-Drutis we have an update on Bix!!! Bix has ended his fast, and (according to Theresa) sounds very upbeat. ************* Yesterday I received a letter written by Bix on January 24. I believe Bix’s own words best describe how he is doing; so, here they are: On fasting and Intentionality: “I ... [Link]
» Thomas Merton, now more than ever
By Ken Butigan Reprinted with permission from wagingnonviolence.org -----------------------------------~ Fifty years ago Thomas Merton was doing everything in his power to sound the alarm about the peril of nuclear apocalypse. [Link]
CPTnet stories » IRAQ REFLECTION : It takes a village
CPTnet 26 January 2012 IRAQ REFLECTION: It takes a village by Bud Courtney The multicolored van wove its way along the rocky dirt road, and gently up a hill. Looking ahead I could see them -- twenty five or so young children dressed in their school uniforms, standing in front of the building, swarming about their two teachers. As they ... [Link]
morepraxis » Peacemaking – where to now?
[ February 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Wes and other peace buddies are having a chat ... For former members of Clergy for Peace and Interested Others Greetings, You may have received notice of a re-gathering of Clergy for Peace in 2011. This is a reminder of the invitation to meet on SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2012, 10.00am-12.00noon. ... [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Seeing with the heart: a note from Joe
[A note from Joe Power-Drutis] January 24, 2012 “It is with the heart that one sees rightly; what is essential, is invisible to the eyes” ~ The Little Prince On Sunday, shortly before our motley Northwest group headed to vigil at the SeaTac Detention Center, in order to call attention to their negligence of Bix, my brother George called with ... [Link]
CPTnet stories » Prayers for Peacemakers, Jan. 25, 2012
PRAYERS FOR PEACEMAKERS, Jan. 25, 2012 Pray with CPT for all First Nations people in Canada taking leadership in stopping the Tar Sands project. Oil production from the sands would sacrifice land, ecosystems, human health, and cultural heritage. [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Sunday at SeaTac – The Video
Rodney Herold captured the spirit of the day as we vigiled at SeaTac Federal Detention Center on Sunday, January 22nd. Here is his video: [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Activists express concern for imprisoned priest
[Thanks to National Catholic Reporter Staff Writer Joshua McElwee for this article published in NCR Online on January 23, 2012] Activists and friends of an 83-year-old Catholic priest imprisoned for an act of civil resistance are expressing some relief after prison officials responded to concerns he was facing unfair treatment in prison. The priest has not eaten since Jan. 10 ... [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Bix got blankets – his fast continues…
Dear Friends, More than 40 people showed up yesterday. The rain and wind were unable to dampen our spirit-filled spirits as we vigiled outside of the SeaTac Federal Detention Center in support of Bix, and of course all the prisoners incarcerated in all prisons. We were simply reminding those in power of their moral and ethical responsibilities to their fellow ... [Link]
Disarmnowplowshares's Blog » Urgent: Vigil tomorrow (Sunday) at SeaTac FDC for Bix!!!
Editor’s Note: Our dear Bix needs us NOW!!! Please read the following important alerts from Joe Power-Drutis; they have critical time value. I’m sorry not to have posted earlier, but I’ve just come back online after being stranded for 3 days without power or telephones. The first part is about tomorrow’s [Sunday] vigil at SeaTac, the second is a statement ... [Link]