Richard A. Pannell of Harrisonburg has been named director of “LEAP,” a new program being established at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. LEAP, which stands for “Learning, Exploring and Participating,” is a ... read more about Pannell to Direct ‘LEAP’ Program
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War in Iraq – EMU RESPONDS…
Seminary Issues Statement on Iraqi Conflict
Serious About Peace? Here’s Tangible Proof
Fighting Laws of Human Nature
So, American forces drew a bad hand with unprecedented sandstorms in a critical stage of the war. Bad weather will eventually yield to good. But unfortunately for those with their ... read more about Fighting Laws of Human Nature
A long-term strategy for American security
November 9, 2001 Short-Term Strategy: (Increased security in the next 2 years) Dismantle terrorist networks. Arrest al Qaeda operatives and bring them to trial. Avoid a focus on bin Laden, as ... read more about A long-term strategy for American security
Is U.S. policy being driven by the Pentagon’s hardware?
On Monday, November 5, 2001, William Raspberry wrote a Washington Post column in which he asked: “Did I miss something? A few weeks ago, the administration line was that the ... read more about Is U.S. policy being driven by the Pentagon’s hardware?
Creating a big circle for a difficult discussion: Keynote address for the first teach-in at Eastern Mennonite University
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
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
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