Peacemakers Hall of Fame

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

We should ask every presidential candidate: What will you do for world peace?

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

We have been fruitful and multiplied – too much so.
Our lives of convenience have brought pleasure – too much so.
Our discipline and strength have given us power – too much so.
Our knowledge has given us fantastic technology – too much so.
Too much of too many good things? – It seems so.
Too much confidence and pride in our abilities? – It seems so.

Restore in us the spirit resources of wonder and humility – may it be so.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“You know, Thomas, I love that Mrs. Robinson – more than she will ever know.”

[True, I suppose, but He never said it.]

D. Blog: Peacemakers Hall of Fame

Imagine if we had a Peacemakers Hall of Fame. It could include some Nobel Peace Prize winners (Kissinger would not qualify), but the major criterion should be that they see beyond national boundaries and work toward a global community using nonviolent methods. I think it makes much more sense and offers much greater inspiration than all the war memorials that clutter the landscape.