by Scott Cressman
Did you know that Sept. 21 was the International Day of Peace? Since 1982, the United Nations has devoted one day in September to stopping war and the pain it creates. For years, the world has been slow to embrace this occasion, but now the peace movement may gaining speed.
This was a [...]
A Day to Build Peace
Real costs in our free market
by Scott Cressman
We live in a world where cheap is good and free is best. Profits never seem big enough. People are consumers first and human beings second. But what is the story behind the things we consumers pay so little for? I’ve found myself wondering this more often in recent weeks.
The Guts of Peacemaking: Feel the Frisson
by Matthew Bailey-Dick
more about “The Guts of Peacemaking“, posted with vodpod
When I was an undergrad student at the University of Waterloo, I took a “psychology of music” class that introduced me to all kinds of astounding facts about how people experience music and sound. One of the tidbits that sticks with me is the term [...]
Remembrance Day: War or Peace
by Heidi Koole
more about “On Earth as it is in Heaven: Praying for Peace“, posted with vodpod
Every November 11, our nation honours those who have made sacrifices in wars of the past and present with a day of remembrance. Many see Remembrance Day as a way to recognize the importance of military action, decorating [...]
