Topic: Violence
Solidarity statement with the people of Mindanao on recent bombings
August 16, 2013 ·
AMRSP Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines 28 Acacia Street, New Manila, 1112 Quezon City Hear me, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and oppressed. Preserve my life, for I am loyal; save your servant who trusts in you. (Ps. 86:1-2) We, the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the […]
Read More...A dirty war with innocents caught in the middle
August 14, 2013 ·
August 2, 2013 Estrella Basilico’s voice faltered as tears welled in her eyes. But holding them back, she looked at the camera and wasted no time in pleading for help. Her words sharp, but also filled with emotion, filled the room. “Please help us. My son and my nephew did nothing wrong. They are not […]
Read More...Dalai Lama lashes out at Buddhist violence
May 18, 2013 ·
(Vatican Radio via CNUA) The Dalai Lama has implored Buddhist monks in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to put an end to a series of recent attacks on Muslims in their countries. The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader spoke Tuesday night about religious violence when asked questions following a speech he delivered to 15,000 people at the […]
Read More...REVENGE, FORGIVENESS AND MAKING PEACE
May 3, 2013 ·
by Fr. Shay Cullen The terrible crimes we witness against women and children, bombings against the innocent people in Boston, Iraq, Syria and elsewhere cause us to feel not only pity, but compassion with the victims and their families. Many people feel anger that cries out for revenge and vengeance. The perpetrators are acting out […]
Read More...Canadian kills 2, shoots self in Cebu courthouse
January 23, 2013 ·
Jhunnex Napallacan Inquirer Visayas 11:00 am | Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 CEBU CITY, Philippines—A physician and a lawyer were killed while a female prosecutor was wounded when a Canadian national went on a shooting rampage inside the Palace of Justice about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, the authorities said. Police said the suspect, identified as John Pope, […]
Read More...2013,The year without fear ?
January 3, 2013 ·
2013: The year without fear? By Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite Members of the Sikh community hold a candlelight vigil outside Newtown High School before an interfaith vigil with President Barack Obama, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Newtown, Conn. (Jason DeCrow – AP) We are not going to be able to address a gun culture that makes […]
Read More...HUMANITY, SPIRITUAL VALUES AND THE ROOTS OF VIOLENCE
December 28, 2012 ·
by Fr. Shay Cullen The slaughter of twenty children, 6 and 7 year-olds and seven teachers last 14 December, 2012 with a legally purchased high powered semi-automatic assault weapon at The Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut by the 20- year-old Adam Lanza is the worst massacre in modern history of the United States. It […]
Read More...FAIR TRADE IS JUSTICE IN ACTION
October 18, 2012 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
FAIR TRADE IS JUSTICE IN ACTION By Fr. Shay Cullen Email: [email protected] (Fr. Shay’s columns are published in The Manila Times,in publications in Ireland, the UK, Hong Kong, and on-line.) There is good news in the Philippines these days as the framework agreement for a way forward towards a peace settlement in Mindanao has been […]
Read More...NON-VIOLENT LIVING IS TO BE FULLY HUMAN
August 24, 2012 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
NON-VIOLENT LIVING IS TO BE FULLY HUMAN by: Fr. Shay Cullen email: [email protected] (Fr. Shay’s columns are published in The Manila Times,in publications in Ireland, the UK, Hong Kong, and on-line.) Those of us striving to make this a more peaceful world are dismayed and saddened by news of violent acts, cruel killings and atrocities […]
Read More...Philippines: ‘Child Soldiers’ Label Used by Military to Escape Accountability
May 6, 2011 ·
http://davaotoday.com/2007/04/17/philippines-child-soldiers-label-used-by-military-to-escape-accountability/PRESS STATEMENT April 16, 2007 Reference: Renato Macaspac, Advocacy Officer, 0928 247-3737 SALINLAHI Foundation for Children’s Concern Salinlahi Foundation, Inc. Alliance for Children’s Concern PO Box 1580-1155 QCCPO 1100 Q.C. Philippines “Child Soldiers” Label used by the Military to Escape Accountability over Cases of Children Victims of Human Rights Violations” Obedient, playful and fun-loving. These […]
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