Thank you so very much for inviting me to give this first keynote address for the teach-ins at EMU. First, I would like to congratulate Marcus Miller and the entire SGA committee responsible ... read more about Creating a big circle for a difficult discussion: Keynote address for the first teach-in at Eastern Mennonite University
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EMU Joins Hollins for Forum on War, Peace
At the fork in the road: Trauma healing
(Note: This article was originally published in Conciliation Quarterly, a publication of Mennonite Conciliation Services, Spring 2001; Vol. 20, No. 2. Used by permission.) As peacebuilders, we must learn to ... read more about At the fork in the road: Trauma healing
Children’s Choir Names Accompanist
How might peacemakers respond to terrorism? A proposal to start a dialogue.
The events of September 11, 2001 may leave those of us committed to non-violent methods of conflict resolution puzzled about how to respond. As military and intelligence forces mobilize around ... read more about How might peacemakers respond to terrorism? A proposal to start a dialogue.
Difficulties of confronting unconventional warfare
Words of caution for military retaliation Strategists of unconventional warfare have for decades sought to turn the anger and might of a military giant against itself. Thus, the September 11 ... read more about Difficulties of confronting unconventional warfare
What motivates the terrorist or potential terrorist?
Our instinct is to assume that anyone who would fly a passenger jet into a building, killing himself, everyone on board, and thousands of other people in the building must ... read more about What motivates the terrorist or potential terrorist?
From Hand-Wringing to Hope
Communicating with the terrorists and their supporters
“Go back to work; it will send a message to the terrorists.” “We need to send a message to the terrorists and all who support them and give them succor.” ... read more about Communicating with the terrorists and their supporters
Trauma recovery and justice: September 11 and its aftermath
Trauma and Recovery The emotional reactions we experienced on September 11 and the days since are natural reactions to horrific events. The loss of life of so many people in ... read more about Trauma recovery and justice: September 11 and its aftermath