Violence has been flaring in Haiti as gangs have attacked government facilities after elections were delayed. There is still no ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war. Concerns persist about potential Russian aggression in Europe two years after the invasion of Ukraine. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed or even hopeless in the face of multiple ongoing wars. The Reverend John Dear has devoted his adult life to nonviolence and is the author of the new book The Gospel of Peace: A Commentary on Matthew, Mark and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence. He talked with KUT about his life’s work – starting with what the word “nonviolence” means to him.
March 13, 2024