Tag Archives: pacifism

MADE IT? A 9/11 FAMILY SAGA

Posted on September 10, 2021 by mdbwell

Vicki felt surely this had to be orchestrated by a group. In other words, the United States was at war. Continue reading →

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Dealing with North Korea

Posted on August 10, 2017 by mdbwell

As a thoroughgoing pacifist, I clearly disfavor the use of violence to resolve international conflict.  How to respond to the growing nuclear capability of North Korea is rather complex, many experts say, and the options available to and being explored … Continue reading →

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Nonviolent Approach to Terrorism?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mdbwell

When we do not try to discover and put to use these nonviolent means, we increase the possibilities of new and different sorts of killing in the world. Continue reading →

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EXTENSION OF MILITARY PRESENCE IN AFGHANISTAN

Posted on October 17, 2015 by mdbwell

The extension of U.S. troops in Afghanistan comes as no surprise, for the Taliban and al-Qaeda have ramped up their terrorist efforts in that war-torn country. The governmental troops have had some recent success, but they are still ill equipped … Continue reading →

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REFLECTIONS ON THE DEATH PENALTY

Posted on April 23, 2015 by mdbwell

Without exception, I am opposed to the death penalty.  Regardless of the heinousness of the crime, I do not believe state-sponsored killing is appropriate.  I am a nonviolence practitioner and hold to the pacifist faith; hence, my firm disagreement over … Continue reading →

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