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Citizens For Peace 2020 Activities & Accomplishments, Colleen Mills

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Citizens for Peace 2020 Activities & Accomplishments

2019 Adult Peacebuilding Bibliography, Rosemary Doyle

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Bibliography Of Nonviolent Peacebuilding Materials 2019 Ed., Colleen Mills

Citizens for Peace

Introduction to the 2019 Bibliography of Peace and Justice Materials

Citizens For Peace Activities & Accomplishments 2016, Ann Abdoo, Ann Abdoo, Ann R. Abdoo

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Courageous Peace, Ann Abdoo

Citizens for Peace

Is peace a sign of courage or weakness? This essay addresses the issue. It was published in the Michigan Department of Peace Campaign, Political Action Guide 2009-2010.

The Political Action Guide is published by Citizens for Peace, a grassroots organization from Michigan's 11th Congressional District. The Guide inclues information on the Department of Peace Legislation, historical and current as well as information on ways to become politically active.

Within the Guide, there is also a directory of many Michigan organizations working for a more peaceful world and the websites of national organizations.

To acquire a current edition, contact Colleen …

"Peace Pilgrim's Wisdom: A Very Simple Guide" Book Review, Nancy Lightbody

Citizens for Peace

The book review was read at the Citizens For Peace meeting September 8, 2010

Citizens For Peace Minutes 2-9-10, Linda J. Lieder

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Prize Winning Essays - 2009, Ann Abdoo

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To promote The Season of Nonviolence, Citizens for Peace sponsored an essay contest for Michigan high school and college students. Their essays had to answer the following question: How do nonviolent practices reduce conflict and create pathways to peace? Each winner was given the opportunity to read their essay at The Season for Nonviolence celebration on April 14, 2009. Both high school and college awards were $250, $100, and $50 each for first, second and third place.

The Season for Nonviolence began in 1998 when it was inaugurated at the United Nations. It was co-founded by the M.K. Gandhi Institute …

Citizens For Peace Activities And Accomplishments 2008, Ann Abdoo

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Citizens For Peace Minutes 03-12-08, Linda J. Lieder

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The film “Building a World Beyond War: A Roadmap for Citizens” was viewed by the group. It is meant to inspire us to look more deeply at shared assumptions that must shift in order for us to accept differences and adopt practical, nonviolent alternatives to war. The film also presents hopeful examples of effective strategies that result in safety and security for all the world’s people. The Mission: Beyond War is a community of people from around the world who are committed to ending the use of warfare in this century. They explore, model and promote practical ways of resolving …

Citizens For Peace Minutes 02-12-08, Linda J. Lieder

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Kathy led the group in a short meditation. She asked that we: “Accept ourselves in the present moment, just the way we are. Then we can experience that flame of love within us. Then we are able to extend love and blessings to others. Celebrate what makes us unique. Embrace all of it. Honor yourself. Do not judge yourself. Through awareness we will do things differently, if need be. Let go of the past. Feel your heart expanding. Let go of that which does not serve you. As you inhale, think: I accept myself completely. As you exhale, think: I …

Citizens For Peace Minutes 01-08-08, Linda J. Lieder

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Rudy Simons serves on the Board of the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights. He traveled to Iran, for two weeks in March of 2007, with 23 Americans from all over the United States. They were members of the Fellowship for Reconciliation (FFR), an International group, established in 1914, based in New York. FFR is one of the few groups granted visas to Iran. The group, comprised of 14 women and 9 men, studied and read about Iran for months prior to the trip. As there are no American flights to Iran, the group flew in from London. They were provided …

Citizens For Peace Minutes 12-11-07, Linda J. Lieder

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We were pleased to welcome Loretta Johnson, from the Michigan Peace Team, who was with us to discuss her experiences in the Middle East. She presented a slid show depicting several areas she visited during her two peace-keeping visits. She thought it appropriate to start with the city of Bethlehem – the city of Peace. She said the problem today, is that the wall being built by the Israeli’s is being built well within the Palestinian areas, as a way to separate villages and capture more land. As a result, it is very hard for the Palestinian’s to lead the …

Citizens For Peace Minutes 11-13-07, Linda J. Lieder

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The 4th Anniversary meeting of the Citizens for Peace opened at 7:00 pm with a welcome by President, Colleen Mills. She introduced Yusif Barakat, who led the group in a Native American Blessing: Prayer of the Six Directions. The many members and visitors then enjoyed a fabulous International themed buffet, with delicious dishes made by members. After enjoying the diverse selection of foods, Colleen shared a DVD clip of the Live Earth concert featuring Melissa Etheridge singing a very inspiring song – “Imagine That”.

Citizens For Peace Minutes 10-09-07, Linda J. Lieder

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The Peace Speakers group, comprised of members of the Citizens for Peace, is here to speak about the Department of Peace and Nonviolence legislation. They have been working on this presentation for the past few months, studying the Bill, and gathering statistics.

Citizens For Peace Minutes 09-11-07, Linda J. Lieder

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Remembering 9/11 and transforming ourselves from fear to love. Members shared inspirational readings that included messages of Forgiveness, Cooperation and Gratefulness. Also included in the inspirational readings were quotes from Daisaku Ikeda, Dag Hammarskjold, Mother Theresa, Kabir Helminski, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswamil, the Prayer of St. Francis and an Interfaith Statement delivered to every Congressional Office and to the White House on Sept. 20th, 2001

Citizens For Peace Minutes 08-08-07, Linda J. Lieder

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After a brief break for refreshments, the group watched the movie, The Reluctant Prophet, by Fr. George Zabelka. This 1988 documentary explores Zabelka’s trips to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan to ask for forgiveness for these terrible crimes. The film included footage of the Pantex Nuclear Bomb plant in Amarillo, Texas, that is producing 5-8 mega bombs per day and transporting 180 bombs every three months for the Trident subs. The film also showed how we knowingly napalmed Dresden. Napalm is immoral and we knew it meant death for all civilians, yet we did it. Without repentance for these actions, there …

Citizens For Peace Minutes 07-10-07, Linda J. Lieder

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The topic for this evening was the Science of Peace, by James O’Day, who spoke at the Department of Peace Conference this past February, in Washington, D.C. He started his discussion with an explanation of the Art of War. He quoted Master Sung – “Without a full understanding of the harms of war it is impossible to manage it.” He went on to talk of the Sirens in the novel Ulysses, who were a loud distraction. Today, the Powers of War (media, 9/11. Alert codes, etc.) are all very loud now. These modern-day “Sirens” capture our attention and know how …

Citizens For Peace Minutes 03-14-07

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Meeting Highlights

* Report on Peace Collection progress. Initial $1,500 donation has purchased books about peace/nonviolence for the Livonia Library collection. Fund raiser dinner planned for March 30, 2007.

*Reports given on other groups working on hunger, poverty,and needy seniors.

*Viewed Dr. Michael Beckwith's presentation at 2007 DoP Conference.

Citizens For Peace Minutes 02-09-07

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The meeting highlights were (1) a discussion on the March 30 fund raiser for the Peace Collection, and (2) comments about the 2007 DoP National Convention by several Citizens For Peace members who attended the convention held in Washington D.C. The Convention's highlight was the re-introduction of the Department of Peace and Nonviolence House Bill 808.