Liturgical rebels
The Liturgical Rebels podcast is for spiritual seekers who no longer feel comfortable with a traditional approach to Christian religious observances. It empowers followers of Jesus to creatively reconstruct their faith and spiritual practices.
Through conversation with groundbreaking practitioners from around the world who think creatively about new approaches to spirituality, we will emphasize the sacredness of all things and uncover ways in which God speaks to us through nature and creativity, through restorative justice and environmental concern, and through the mundane and ordinary acts of daily life. This podcast is for those who don’t want to just deconstruct, but also to reconstruct faith and spiritual practices; those who want to reshape belief and practice to journey closer to God and the wholeness, peace, justice and flourishing God intends not just for us as individuals but for the earth and all its inhabitants.
Liturgical rebels
Episode 58 - Peacemaking in a Violent World with Weldon Nisly
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In this conversation, Weldon Nisly shares his extensive journey in ministry and peacemaking, highlighting the importance of liturgy in shaping community identity. He discusses his recent experiences in Iraq and Kurdistan with Community Peacemaker Teams, emphasizing the need for non-violence training and the significance of personal connections in peacemaking efforts. In this conversation, Weldon Nisly shares his experiences and insights from working in conflict zones, particularly in Kurdish regions and Palestine. He discusses the ongoing quest for peace, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges faced by those living under oppression. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll of witnessing violence and the need for spiritual resilience. Additionally, the discussion highlights the complexities of immigration and the impact of war on displaced populations.
Takeaways
- Faith plays a crucial role in peacemaking.
- Community support is essential for nonviolent action.
- Spiritual practices sustain peace efforts.
- Community Peacemaker Teams provide the material governments rely on to understand their own countries.
- Nonviolent action can be effective in global conflict zones.
- Advocating for peace in violent regions is critical.
- Contemplative practices are essential in peace-building.
You can learn more about Weldon and the work of Community Peacemaker Teams at:
- Community Peacemaker Teams -- https://cpt.org
- Subscribe to CPT newsletter and Friday Bulletin -- https://cpt.org/subscribe
- Join a CPT delegation to any of the CPT teams -- https://cpt.org/delegations
- Weldon writes an occasional newsletter called Voices & Visions for Just Peace with CPT updates and other peacebuilding news and analyses. If you would like to be added to this mailing, please send an email request to nislyweldon@gmail.com.
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