Magazine
Sojourners Magazine: August 2005
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Cover Story
The "facts on the ground" are troubling, but there's still hope for building a just peace in Israel-Palestine.
Feature
What does a 16th century mystic have to say to 21st century peacemakers?
Commentary
Constructive engagement must ensure safety for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Columns
My feeble attempts at Spanish were complicated by the idiomatic peculiarities of the language.
Palestinian grievances are real and justified. So are Israeli fears.
Culture Watch
An Indigo Girl - and dad - talk about music as the mediator between God and our souls.
The number of executions in the United States has decreased in recent years,
Departments
Churches in Colombia and the United States held more than 20 nonviolent vigils on Mother'
Music Man. Elmer Maas, 69, a musician, philosopher, civil rights worker, and one of the founders of the Plowshares anti-nuclear movement, died May 7 in Connecticut.
Michaela Bruzzese is to be commended for her article regarding the Sabbath ("The Sabbath Promise," May 2005).
In this month of dehydration,we keep our eyes skyward, both to watchfor rain and to avoid the scornof the scorched succulents who reproachus silently, saying, "You promised to care."
Those seeking a safe haven in the United States from religious, political, and economic oppression are finding it more difficult to obtain asylum on U.S. soil.