eConnections - December 2015

Peace, Ecology and Justice
Through history we see people who have used non-violent responses to effectively deal with conflict and injustice. We can learn from them how to not submit to armed aggression.

• Scapegoat Theorist, Rene Girard Dies (read more)
• Some Non-Violent Victories (read more)
• Diwali, Ahimsa and Humanity (read more)
• Non-Violence, Patience and Turning the Other Cheek (read more)

Reflection - Advent and Christmas
It’s a very human scene Luke paints in his Christmas story: population movement due to a political edict, crowded town, pregnant, unmarried young woman, all rooms booked out, animal pen, birth emergency. (read more)

Growing a Culture of Peace Bulletin for Parishes and Schools
The mob mentality can easily be whipped up by media which directs the focus to those who become scapegoats. (read more)

News from the Centre
The Peace, Ecology & Justice (PEJ) Centre has a wonderful network with whom we collaborate. In this way we are able to extend our reach. (read more)