Ray-guns Against Peace

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

The river of life flows peacefully. The occasional rapids only highlight that fact.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

Another day lies before me. I have few things in mind to do, only one thing scheduled in fact. After a full day yesterday, a leisurely one would be fine. But I expect surprises will pop up to add more to the joy of life at home in these mountains.

As I think upon my years, I know that I dwelt much of the time in flatlands, where I had many good moments. Now, though, among these hills, I feel nestled in your arms, ready to receive the new delights you will offer in this day.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“I just want the world to be a better place for my having been here.”


[Of course. But He never said it.]

D. Blog: Peace Signs

The 60 Minutes program had a report about a “ray-gun” the US military is developing or has developed. A non-lethal weapon, it repels attackers rather than killing them. It’s having a difficult time gaining acceptance with military brass.

That’s telling in itself, but what really stirred my juices, was seeing one of the demonstrations of the weapon’s capabilities. It was fired at a supposed group of protesters who carried signs with peace slogans and posed no real threat. Like these are the intended targets for this weapon???

There is the possibility that the demonstration intended to show some irony. The military is not usually given to such subtlety, however. And, if that was supposed to impress military brass, I can see how they would not be impressed with seeing it used against peaceful protesters rather than truly dangerous and lethal attackers. I suppose the thing will get small enough to be carried by a soldier in the field. Then what?

On the other hand, a potential weapon in the arsenal for peace:

http://www.preachingpeace.org/makingpeace.htm