Below are links to resources primarily in English that
provide substantive content on religion and peacemaking activities of
various faiths, with a particular focus on specific topics: the work
of Catholic groups, faith-based NGOs, Islamic perspectives on peace,
and "just war" doctrine. While not meant to be comprehensive,
the list of links is representative of the issues being addressed and
supports the work of the Institute's Religion and Peacemaking Initiative.
World Vision International Gateway
The web site of World Vision International contains a section on peacebuilding which links to news, reports and resources for children's rights, global economy and HIV/AIDS issues.
World Council of Churches
The web site, available in several languages including English, contains publications, periodicals and newsletters, photos, and library resources in its news and resources section. The section on overcoming violence has resources, projects and activities. The site also includes a site map and ecumenical links.
Peace Education in the U.S.
American Friends Service Committee
Web site has an extensive listing of links to AFSC programs, articles
and reports on peacebuilding,
and conflict resolution,
among numerous other issues.
Other resources
include books, publications, periodicals--including the full text
of Peaceworks, a monthly
journal published since 1972 by the New England Regional Office
of the AFSC (issues from December 1998 are available online), and
links to related organizations.
Islamic Studies,
Islam, Arabic, Religion
Comprehensive information and links compiled by Professor Godlas
at the University of Georgia, including history, culture, images,
Muslim women, and a glossary of Islamic terms.
Islamic
Studies Pathways
A listing of Islamic studies' resources on the Internet compiled
by Dr. Bary R. Bunt, from the University of Wales in Lampeter including
annotated links to Qur'an texts, multi-media sites, media sources,
and political organizations.
Religious Peace Organizations
Baptist
Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
Web site includes information on news and events, on-going programs and sections on conflict transformation, restorative justice, a resource catalog of publications, and links to related web sites.
Caritas Internationalis
The web site describes the mission, guiding values and principles,
priorities and objectives of Caritas Internationalis as a confederation
of organizations. The web site lists the member organizations and
links to various documents. In English, French or Spanish.
Development
and Peace
Development and Peace is affiliated with the Canadian Conference
of Catholic Bishops; its web site describes programs and projects
listed by region, in Africa,
Asia and Latin
America.
Pax Christi International
The web site of the "international Catholic peace movement" has
extensive information on news and events, topical and regional programs,
an archive of articles, reports and documentation sets, and links
to related web sites. The
members web page
links to information about national sections of Pax Christi, including
Pax Christi USA and other
affiliated groups. A newsletter and other publications are available
through e-mail
subscription.
On Earth Peace Assembly
Web site of a "non-profit organization grounded in the Church of the Brethren" with information on the vision and mission of the organization, current news, a OEPA newsletter and descriptions of programs, such as a Peace Academy and Ministry of Reconciliation.
Interfaith Voices
for Peace and Justice
A communications network of groups working in peace and justice
issues, its web site contains a directory of several hundred member
organizations
and representatives in a searchable database.
International Committee
for the Peace Council
The web site of this "international and interfaith group of religious
and spiritual leaders" has a list
of peace councilors (including Rev. Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama),
Peace Council News,
and links to
related sites.
Jewish Peace Fellowship
Web site has news and information, articles, reports and sections on specific activities and areas of concern, such as the Middle East or social justice. Also includes a newsletter, other publications and links to related web sites.
Lutheran
Lutheran Peace Fellowship
Web site has a description of the work of the organization, peace activities for youth and a substantial section on peace education and resources, with a bibliography for Peacemaking and Nonviolence 2001: An Annotated Guide to the 201 Most Useful Books, Manuals, Web Sites, and Videos for the Nobel Decade for Peace, 2001-2010.
American Friends Service Committee
Web site has an extensive listing of links to AFSC programs, articles
and reports on peacebuilding,
and conflict resolution,
among numerous other issues.
Other resources
include books, publications, periodicals--including the full text
of Peaceworks, a monthly
journal published since 1972 by the New England Regional Office
of the AFSC (issues from December 1998 are available online), and
links to related organizations.
University-based Centers for the study of Religion and Conflict Resolution
Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs
Housed at Georgetown University, the Berkley Center explores the intersection of religion with contemporary global challenges. The Center has four databases on religion and world affairs and, in partnership with the Washington Post, hosts a blog on the role of religion in the 2008 elections.
Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890-1988)
Also known as Bacha Khan, Pashtun political and spiritual leader. Led a movement of Pashtu Muslim nonviolence. Biography and photos available.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931- )
Former Archbishop of Cape Town and winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize
for his efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. His
biography and
Nobel lecture
are available from the Nobel Committee. He was later named head of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission,
and founded the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre in South Africa.
Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917-1980)
An account of the assassination
of Salvadoran Archbishop Romero in March 1980 is in the El
Salvador Truth Commission Report, part of the U.S. Institute
of Peace Library's Digital Collection.
Bishop Samuel Ruiz García (1924- )
Bishop Ruiz García retired as bishop of the Diocese of San
Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico in 1999. He was
the co-winner of the 2000
Simón Bolívar prize, awarded by UNESCO, the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Brief
biographical information
and links to the human rights
group founded by Samuel Ruiz García appear on the International
Committee for the Peace Council web site.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
Baptist Minister, leader of the U.S. civil rights movement, and winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize.
The King Center provides a biography, information on programs, a link to the King Papers Project at Stanford University, and a selected bibliography on Dr. King, Civil Rights, and Nonviolence.
Maha Ghosananda (1929-2007)
A Cambodian Buddhist monk who led peace marches through the heart of conflict zones in his native country in order to build support for peace and reconciliation. The Economist magazine provides an eloquent obituary.
Thich Nhat Han (1926- )
A Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk and a founder of the "engaged Buddhism" movement. His biography and many published works, as well as podcasts of some of his Dharma Talks.
Selected Documents
Centesimus
Annus, May 1, 1991
"Encyclical Letter Addressed by the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II
to His Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate, the Priests and Deacons,
families of Men and Women Religious, all the Christian Faithful
and to All Men and Women of Good Will on the Hundredth Anniversary
of Rerum
Novarum." Full text of the encyclical from the Vatican web
site.
The Harvest
of Justice is Sown in Peace, November 17, 1993
Subtitled "A Reflection of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops
on the Tenth Anniversary of The Challenge of Peace," the
full text of this document is from the National Conference of Catholic
Bishops/United States Catholic Conference (NCCB/USCC) web site.
Sollicitudo
Rei Socialis, December 30, 1987
"Encyclical Letter of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II Sollicitudo
Rei Socialis to the Bishops, Priests, Religious Families, Sons
and Daughters of the Church, and all People of Good Will for the
Twentieth Anniversary of 'Populorum Progressio.'" Full text of the
encyclical from the Vatican web site.
