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“Peace” – 1896 Painting by William Strutt – Depicting Isaiah 11:6-7 Lion and the Lamb

Summary The 1896 painting “Peace” by William Strutt shown above depicts the lion and lamb described in the Bible scriptures Isaiah 11:6-7 and Isaiah 65:25. [Source: Wikipedia] The painting has been an inspiration and reflective focus for the Resources for Life dot com website. Below is the full text of the scriptures that were the inspiration… Continue reading “Peace” – 1896 Painting by William Strutt – Depicting Isaiah 11:6-7 Lion and the Lamb

25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism

[Source: White House Archives – Post 9/11 Quotes about Islam from George W. Bush during his presidency.] Introduction “The United States is a nation dedicated to religious tolerance and freedom, and President Bush has acted to ensure that the world’s Muslims know that America appreciates and celebrates the traditions of Islam.” ~ George W. Bush… Continue reading 25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism

Je Suis Humanity: France, Racism, and the Politics of Compassion

Friday evening a notification appeared on my phone. It was from Facebook telling me that my friend in Paris was okay. I’d not heard any news of the Paris attack prior to that Facebook message. I immediately went to the news and started reading the mixed reports that began to surface moments after the tragedy there.… Continue reading Je Suis Humanity: France, Racism, and the Politics of Compassion

King Abdullah II of Jordan – A Holistic Approach to Addressing Extremism

“We have to have, sooner, I hope, rather than later, a strategic holistic approach to being able to deal with all these organizations which actually are the same. … This is a Muslim problem. We need to take ownership of this. We need to stand up and say what is right and what is wrong.… Continue reading King Abdullah II of Jordan – A Holistic Approach to Addressing Extremism

“Make Love, Not War” AXE PEACE (Video)

About This video was originally posted to YouTube on 14 January 2014. Details are below. * * * In a world filled with war, the greatest weapon is love. Make love, not war with new AXE Peace™. Help AXE Peace™ and Peace One Day spread peace, one kiss at a time. Share your #KissForPeace at… Continue reading “Make Love, Not War” AXE PEACE (Video)

Freedom Isn’t Free. Thank a Peace Activist.

The phrase “Freedom Isn’t Free” has become almost exclusively used in patriotic references to war and the sacrifice veterans have made in their service to the country. The phrase is usually accompanied by images of the U.S. flag, soldiers with guns, or images of gravestones covering the rolling hills at Arlington cemetery. If you do an image… Continue reading Freedom Isn’t Free. Thank a Peace Activist.

Unexpected Viewpoints on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

The following documents and resources express viewpoints from either side of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that may be helpful in gaining a broader understanding – particularly for those who may have only heard one side of the argument. The resources below are offered because they convey something of value to the dialog and narrative toward peace. Please consider… Continue reading Unexpected Viewpoints on the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

Hopeful Alliances, Initiatives, and Voices for Peace in Palestine-Israel

Share in the Discussion. If you’re interested in sharing in the discussion about this article, and contributing to its content, click here for the Facebook page on this article. If you have a suggestion for a plan, agreement, compromise, or initiative that might bring about equality, peace, and justice for all, please submit it. Document Purpose.… Continue reading Hopeful Alliances, Initiatives, and Voices for Peace in Palestine-Israel

Polarized and Emotional Viewpoints on the Palestinian and Israeli Conflict

Document Purpose. The purpose and goal of this document is to illustrate the extremes to which there are polarized and emotional viewpoints regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This document contains inflammatory and upsetting content, so feel free to stop reading if you are easily offended. It’s not intended to take either side of this issue, but to… Continue reading Polarized and Emotional Viewpoints on the Palestinian and Israeli Conflict

Chandrika Tandon – “Soul Chants” – Gala Benefit Concert – Global Peace Initiative – Fairfield Iowa – 6 November 2011 – 7:45 PM

SPONSORED BY GLOBAL PEACE INITIATIVE WWW.VEDICPANDITS.ORG • WWW.GLOBALPEACEINITIATIVE.ORG Save the Date Celebrate the launch of the Global Peace Initiative. Gala Benefit Concert November 6, 2011 for the Maharishi Vedic Pandits Featuring 2011 Grammy Award-Nominated World Music Artist Chandrika Tandon and friends “Soul Chants” A golden opportunity to express our deep appreciation for our beloved Maharishi… Continue reading Chandrika Tandon – “Soul Chants” – Gala Benefit Concert – Global Peace Initiative – Fairfield Iowa – 6 November 2011 – 7:45 PM

Beyond Bells and Smells: The Gap between Eastern and Western Christianity by Salim J. Munayer

Summary. The article below about Eastern and Western Christianity is written by Salim J. Munayer of Musalaha.org and reprinted with permission. In-text links for further reading (mostly to Wikipedia) were not in the original article. “Musalaha is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians… [through] programs geared specifically for young… Continue reading Beyond Bells and Smells: The Gap between Eastern and Western Christianity by Salim J. Munayer