SojoAction: Nonviolence and Peace
Blessed are those who make peace. Since Sojourners began in 1971, we have emphasized nonviolence, peace, and restorative justice to build up the reign of God. From early protest against the Vietnam War and anti-torture campaigns to addressing today’s issues of drone warfare, mass shootings, non-state armed conflicts, and nuclear weapons, our commitment to peacemaking and in-depth exploration into nonviolent responses to violence remains firm.
We are working toward a world like the prophet Isaiah envisioned — where swords are turned into plowshares and nations study war no more.
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In her 15-minute talk on "justice" at the Fourth Lausanne Congress, Ruth Padilla DeBorst felt it was important to name specific injustices, including Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. Many disagreed.
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Terry J. Stokes read the gospels and arrived at anarchist Christianity.
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A group of Mennonites from ages 11 to 74 took part in a 141-mile trek into Washington, D.C., singing hymns and carrying flags, where they intentionally countered Christians United For Israel and protested Israel’s actions in Gaza.
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