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  • 25 May 2011
    Peacemaking is central to theology and mission, says Mennonite scholar

    Making peace, as an integral part of the life and witness of the Christian churches, has not been as common as it ought to be, the IEPC has heard.

  • 27 Feb 2011
    Churches seek to boost peacemaking in Colombia

    A half century of civil conflict fuelled by drug money and corporate hegemony has left Colombia with thousands dead and millions displaced.

  • 11 Jan 2011
    Co-operation: the path to truth

    If we are fixated upon privilege or special treatment, we will miss the Gospel message that transformational relationships are at the heart of the faith of Jesus, says Jill Segger

  • 14 Sep 2010
    Peacemaking in Africa highlighted by Day of Prayer

    The WCC is inviting Christians to observe the International Day of Prayer for Peace by giving special attention to peacemaking projects in Africa.

  • 6 Jul 2010
    Peace institute to launch religion and reconciliation programme

    The idea of reconciliation has deep roots in Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other faiths, says the director of a new research programme on religion and peacebuilding.

  • 22 Jun 2010
    Kyrgyzstan: time for peacemaking

    The tragic outbreak of 'ethnic' violence in southern Kyrgyzstan has been explained in much of the international press in clichés and over-generalisations, writes John Heathershaw. Yet such violence is unprecedented in Kyrgyzstan’s history as an independent nation. Now some exceptional individuals and groups are seeking to bridge the divide between communities.

  • 11 Jun 2010
    International Soccer Peace Tournament shows the way for the World Cup

    An International Soccer Peace Tournament organized by Catholics has brought together “South Africans, immigrants, and fans from around the world united in the greatest challenge, peace.”

  • 17 Mar 2010
    Islamic peace prize to be awarded to Lord Avebury

    A Muslim community is literally driving home a message of peace across the country as part of its national campaign, which will see an Islamic Peace Prize awarded to Lord Avery.

  • 2 Dec 2009
    Interfaith Action for Peace in Africa wins global recognition

    Interfaith Action for Peace in Africa has won the Paul Carus Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Interreligious Movement by the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions.

  • 7 Nov 2009
    We won't forget you, Harry Patch

    This is the first November since the death of the “last Tommy”, Harry Patch. But Patch regarded Remembrance Day as "just show business". We can honour his memory by recognising that it's time to change the way that we remember.