Fall 2017: Accomplishments and next steps, held 7 November 2017
Fall 2016:
Webinar #1, An introduction to the Nonviolence & Just Peace conference
Webinar #2, Experiences of nonviolence and Jesus’ way of nonviolence
Webinar #3, Moving beyond war
Webinar #4, Outcomes, implementation from the Nonviolence & Just Peace conference
Webinar #1: Introduction to the Nonviolence & Just Peace conference
In this first webinar, we heard from conference organizers and participants about the background, purpose, process, and basic outcomes of the conference. Moderated by Sr. Ann Scholz, with panelists Pat Gaffney, Marie Dennis, José Henríquez and Gerry Lee.
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Webinar #2: Experiences of nonviolence and Jesus’ way of nonviolence
This second webinar focused on experiences of nonviolence and Jesus’ way of nonviolence — panelists Fr. Jamal Khader, Sr. Anne McCarthy and Dr. Terry Rynne, along with moderator Dr. Ken Butigan, discussed how recent experiences help illuminate our understanding of Jesus’ way of nonviolence and engaging conflict, and what the latest scholarship and praxis have revealed about Jesus’ approach and practices for nonviolence and engaging conflict.
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Webinar #3: Nonviolence and Just Peace: Moving beyond war
Building off the previous webinar on experiences of nonviolence in violent conflict zones and Jesus’ way of nonviolence, this webinar addressed “Nonviolence and Just Peace: Moving beyond war.” What are the developments in theological reflection and praxis of just peace and how does this build on the scriptures and trajectory of Catholic social thought? How would a turn to just peace impact our moral analysis of conflicts, practices, and engagement with the broader society, including policy makers? What could be the role of the Church in moving beyond the notion of justified war? Moderated by Cory Lockhart, with panelists Lisa Sowle Cahill, Merwyn deMello and Eli Sasaran McCarthy.
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Webinar #4: Outcomes, implementation from Nonviolence & Just Peace conference
The presenters in the fourth and final webinar on the landmark Nonviolence & Just Peace conference offered their insights into the significance of the Appeal and other outcomes of the conference, as well as ways that listeners can become involved in the spirituality and practice of nonviolence in the church through the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative. Moderated by Judy Coode, with panelists Sr. Sheila Kinsey, Fr. Felix Mushobozi, Jasmin Nario-Galace, Pat Gaffney, and with a special video message from Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, SJ.