NBC special on August 29Watch a preview For many Americans, August 29 marks an anniversary that has scarred both bodies and souls. That was the day, five years ago, when Hurricane Katrina made a direct assault on New Orleans, Mississippi…
Read more »Countdown to Zero A review by Nancy Eng MacNeill I have always loved the phrase, “time goes by so fast.” Countdown to Zero, has reminded me that I have lived my whole life under the threat that all living things…
Read more »Check out Countdown to Zero – a new film that traces the history of the atomic bomb from its origins to the present state of global affairs: nine nations possess nuclear weapons capabilities with others racing to join them, with…
Read more »Show the video, Ending U.S. Sponsored Torture Forever in your congregation or faith community. This 20-minute video from the National Religious Coalition Against Torture (NRCAT) explores questions such as: “Can torture be justified in certain circumstances? Do “harsh interrogation techniques”…
Read more »I saw Invictus over Christmas. While set against the backdrop of South Africa’s amazing, improbable win in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, it is really not a sports movie. It is a tale of pain and possibility, of moving forward…
Read more »Mark your calendar (and set your Tivo) for Tuesday, July 14th so you can watch PBS’s new documentary on the International Criminal Court (ICC): “The Reckoning.” The film should air at 10 pm in most areas, but check here to…
Read more »Films are a good way for peacemakers to explore issues and engage people in dialog. “Film Capsules” is a service provided by Dr. Edward McNulty that includes brief reviews of new films and DVDs, many of which deal with social…
Read more »Through seven dramatic stories, the documentary, The Power of Forgiveness, explores what faith traditions and health sciences teach and live about forgiveness. The film combines character-driven stories of dramatic transgressions with those of more commonplace annoyances, examining the role that…
Read more »I had the privilege to attend the Native American Presbyterian Men’s Gathering from October 31 through November 2. The gathering was held at Dwight Mission Presbyterian Camp and Retreat Center in Eastern Oklahoma. The theme of the gathering was Man…
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