Category - violence

Church call for repentance over violence in Kenya

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:04:56 +0100

The head of Kenya's largest Protestant church grouping, the Rev Peter Karanja, says people who instigated violence after the disputed 2007 elections in the east African country must be held to account.

Moving beyond unexamined outrage

Jill Segger — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:23:52 +0100

The values we are willing to tolerate and those we would like, need to be brought closer together, says Jill Segger. Forgiveness and grace need to be part of the picture if destruction is not to reign.

Kenyan churches appeal to global court on election violence

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:51:56 +0100

Protestant churches in Kenya have delivered a one-million signature petition to the International Criminal Court at The Hague urging investigations of post-election violence.

Younger Christians gather to learn tools of nonviolence

staff writers — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:34:09 +0100

Christians aged roughly 18-30 will assemble in London this evening for a weekend of training in nonviolence. The event is organised by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR) as part of a project to develop practical peacemaking skills.

War, men and the quest for solidarity

Jill Segger — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:40:42 +0100

War and military service can be a male attractant, says Jill Segger. If we will work with the grain of male nature wherever conscience permits and be honest in respecting its virtues, we will hold a better chance of being heard when we are compelled to stand against it.

Kenyan church victims from election buried with a plea for healing

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:22:28 +0100

Victims burned to death in a Kenya Assemblies of God church in what was seen as one of the ugliest symbols of violence that followed the country's disputed election back in 2007 have been laid to rest with pleas for healing of past wounds.

Christian communicators urge media action on gender-based violence

agency reporter — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:21:00 +0000

To mark International Women’s Day 2009, the World Association of Christian Communication (WACC) is calling attention to the opportunities presented to news media to reverse the tide of endemic gender-based violence.

Faiths back non-violent action against gun violence in US

agency reporter — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:10:27 +0000

A religious peace gathering in Philadelphia, USA, featured daily acts of opposition to gun violence held at a gun store in the city. The actions included non-violent protest, prayer, and civil disobedience.

Anabaptists tell of communal violence against Christians in Orissa

agency reporter — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:35:11 +0100

Anabaptists in India say they have been horrified that Christians have had to the jungle with nothing but the clothes on their backs, fearing for their lives because of communal violence in a country once known for religious tolerance.

Arrest made following anti-Christian attacks in India

staff writers — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:37:00 +0100

A senior Bajrang Dal leader in Karnataka has been arrested in connection with the widespread attack on Christian churches and prayer halls, police officials and the Indian Catholic Bishops Conference in India have announced.