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Making peace a way of life
During the past two years, MWC asked member conferences for accounts of experiences in peacemaking. MWC’s Peace Council considered these stories during two days of meeting in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, in August 2003. The following summary was developed out of that discussion. 1. Continuum of peacemaking activities: All Christians are called to be peacemakers, but this…
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Introducing biblical multifaith hermeneutics in Indonesia and Asia
Indonesia 2022: Workshop Asia and Indonesia, with its multiracial and multicultural resources, are unique parts of the world and can offer many possibilities for adequate contextual hermeneutics in a multi-scriptural society (Samartha 1991). Taking Archie Lee opinion, for instance, he mentions Asian religious people, at least, live in two worlds: the world of their religion…
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How have we dealt with conflict in the past?
Presented to the General Council of Mennonite World Conference Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, July 2015By Alfred Neufeldof Paraguay
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Introduction to the Global Anabaptist Peace Network
Indonesia 2022: workshop This workshop will introduce the Global Anabaptist Peace Network, its hope and purpose, and the way in which peace-related organizations can become part of this network. Presenter: Wendy Kroeker is a member of Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and chair of GAPN. Andres Pacheco Lozano is a member of Teusaquillo…
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Ecumenical peace witness across Europe
Indonesia 2022: Workshop Rethinking security, welcoming the marginalized, interfaith cooperation Ð peace church witness takes different forms. The ecumenical network Church and Peace brings together and encourages those working on peace and reconciliation in their contexts across Europe. Hear about current examples and themes and join the discussion on steps forward. Presenters: Lydia Funck, Anthony…
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Declaration on Conscientious Objection
In the world today there are still some countries that have mandatory military conscription, and there is a wide variety of policies toward conscientious objectors. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (article 18) states that everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. In addition to the Christian foundation for exemption from military…
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Declaration of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples – I
Indonesia 2022: workshop This three-part series explores the document that the Mennonite World Conference General Council approved in Kenya 2018. Presenters: Andrew Suderman is MWC Peace Commission secretary and a member of St. Jacob’s Mennonite Church (Mennonite Church Canada) and of Shalom Mennonite Congregation (Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA). Joji Pantoja is MWC Peace Commission chair, a…
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Declaration of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples – II
Indonesia 2022: workshop The second workshop of this three-part series will look at current struggles of Indigenous Peoples and how MWC member churches and/or related organizations are walking with and standing in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and their ongoing struggles. Presenters: Andrew Suderman is MWC Peace Commission secretary and a member of St. Jacob’s Mennonite…
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Colombia May 2021
Mennonite Christian Church of Colombia PUBLIC OPINION PIECE In favour of the right to peace and life with dignity Inspired by our faith in Jesus and His Gospel of Peace with Justice, the Mennonite Christian Church of Colombia categorically repudiates the acts of violence that were unleashed this week in our country. In one sense…
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Collaboration against all odds
We are being torn by multi-layered, multilateral global challenges. COVID 19, nationalism, Despite this, relationships happen through technology that brings together a world that seems to be falling apart. This panel will discuss the movement of the spirit that has opened doors to collaboration and joint ministry. Presenter: Sharon Norton Indonesia 2022: workshop
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Breaking down barriers between Muslims and Christians
Indonesia 2022: workshop This workshop compares the wearing of face masks in response to COVID-19 with the wearing of face veils worn by some Muslim women for religious reasons. Memes and cartoons are used to explore the breaking of barriers in a humerous way. The workshop also looks at the importance of bodily practices in…
