War Is a No-Win Situation
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The popular phrase “war is hell” is close. But unlike hell, we think we can win it. Do it. And be called heroes for killing many, many people.
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The popular phrase “war is hell” is close. But unlike hell, we think we can win it. Do it. And be called heroes for killing many, many people.
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Then one is praying for new life. Hope. And everything that can come from it. Joy. And everyone who can experience it. And justice for all.
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In the Beatitudes, Jesus says “Blessed are the peacemakers”. It is at the heart of what we’re called to do.
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The challenge of compromise is always cast as movement from two parties toward each other. Peace, however, demands peace.
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Jesus sends the twelve out to bring his work out into the world through them. Sometimes we get stuck on when it doesn’t work.
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Jesus leaves the disciples a parting gift: peace. What we still get wrong about it and why pairing it with love is central.
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Our expectations of peace—so small and minor—prevent us from seeing just how important peace is to our lives.
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The story of our failure reveals the opportunity for connection: that the point is not to seek the mountain, but each other.