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The Editors 1-01-2005

In this issue Rich Preheim profiles Christian Peacemaker Teams and the organization's recently retired first director, Gene Stoltzfus.

Catholic Kenyan environmental activist Wangari Maathai won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize—a first for an African woman and a first for environmentalism

The largest gathering of American Indians in U.S. history came together in Washington, D.C., in September for the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

Christian Peacemaker Teams members Kim Lamberty and Chris Brown were attacked Sept. 29 by five Israeli settlers while accompanying Palestinian school children south of Hebron.

Up in the Air!

 

U.S. Border Patrol agents recovered a life-size statue of the crucified Christ, without his cross, washed up on a sandbar in the Rio Grande.

John Nash 1-01-2005

Letter to the Editors

Phyllis L. Townley 1-01-2005

Letter to the Editors

The Editors 12-01-2004

Words can provide rest, create change, and bring new life to our inner and outer worlds. Developing this special issue has given us a wonderful reminder of that.

Just How Many is 45 Million?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2003 fully 45 million people in this country had no health insurance. That’s up 1.4 million from 2002 and 5.2 million from 2000.

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Christy Lambertson 11-01-2004
As I was reading your September issue,

As I was reading your September issue, I was surprised to find myself feeling angry. Generally speaking, I like you people, so I was puzzled at first by my reaction.

The Editors 11-01-2004

The upcoming presidential election still looms large in our work.

Scott Cairns 11-01-2004
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Rev. Jim Taylor 11-01-2004
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Brian McLaren’s article, "Risky Business" (September 2004) is exceptional advice for the pulpit, for the politically active Christian, and for the prophetic voices of the kingdom of God.