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Nonviolent resistance is the only thing that will ultimately save Ukraine
So rather than saying, "Nonviolent resistance is also good and worth supporting" I am of the opinion that nonviolent resistance is the only thing that will ultimately save Ukraine. I believe there is much more nonviolent resistance happening than we here in this country know about, and even the corporate media that loves to beat the drums of war has reported on some of it.
Violence in Afghanistan not inevitable
The crisis in Afghanistan right now as the United States pulls out after two decades of war is only inevitable (as President Biden has said it is) if we think war is inevitable. The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship condemns military action by any party to a conflict, holding it to be usually counter-productive and always contrary to the Christian gospel.
What is a Peace Church?
At some point, members of every congregation considering becoming a "peace church" must grapple with difficult questions, usually involving genocide, national defense, and respect for current and former members of the US military. Those questions can