Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Nonviolent Resistance on the Land

This clip is from the 28 minute educational DVD: Nonviolent Resistance on the Land. In April '05 in Bethlehem Daoud and Amal Nassar talk about Israel's attempt to confiscate land which has been in their family for generations. They are active in peace organizations including Tent of Nations which seeks to bring youth of various cultures together to build bridges of understanding, reconciliation, and peace. Youth from around the world are invited, especially from areas of conflict, together for face-to-face interaction.
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Monday, May 26, 2008

Examining the Myths and Realities of the Complicated History of US-Iran Relationships

This clip is from the 28 minute educational DVD: Examining the Myths and Realities of the Complicated History of US-Iran Relations. This Peace with Justice Forum was presented by Nasrin Jewell , Professor of Economics at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN. The presentation in March 2008 was one of a series of monthly forums sponsored by the ELCA Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods Peace with Justice Committee.

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Israeli Committee against House Demoliton

This clip is from a 28 minute educational DVD of a presentation in April 2005 by Jeff Halper regarding the organization "Israel Committee against House Demolition." Jeff speaks of the cost of the Palestinians of the ongoing occupation by Israel.
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Is Nonviolence Relevant to the Struggle against Global Terrorism?

This clip is from a 28 minute educational DVD of a presentation by David Cortright 3/4/08 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. David's presentation was "Is Nonviolence Relevant to the Struggle against Global Terrorism?" His most recent book: "Uniting Against Terror: Cooperative Non-military Means of Countering the Global Terrorist Threat".
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Sunday, May 25, 2008

How the Church Can Accompany Returning Veterans and Their Families



This clip comes from the 30 minute DVD "How can the Church Accompany Returning Veterans and Their Families" a presentation by Amy Blumenshine. The presentation May 2008 was one of a series of monthly forums sponsored by the ELCA Minneapolis and Saint Paul Area Synods Peace with Justice Committee.
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