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At the Center for Non Harming Ministries, we’re committed to a better understanding of communication. We understand that language and images matter, and that what we put into our minds shapes our thinking and our society. It was recently pointed out in an op-ed piece in The New York Times1 that the media, perhaps in an effort to protect the reader, avoids Read more
November 22, 2011 in Skillful Communication, Violence - Prevention and Response by lms
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We received an email from the Director of Evangelicals for Middle Eastern Understanding today, January 1, 2011, asking for prayers for peace in the Middle East: “Violence seems to be the plight of Christians in Iraq, Palestine, and Egypt these days…” — Len Rodgers, Director, EMEU Sources have informed EMEU that on 30th December at least Read more
January 1, 2011 in Globalism / Pluralism, Ministry Resources (Wellsprings), Violence - Prevention and Response by lms
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“God has deliberately sided with the poor and oppressed of the world by embracing their vulnerability in the midst of a deadly empire.” –John Dear
October 19, 2010 in Violence - Prevention and Response by lms
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Safer on the Streets The ‘take back the night’ rallying cry began because the streets didn’t feel safe to walk in, at night. People wanted to be able to be out, in their cities, without fearing for their very lives. It has expanded in some beautiful ways, as people take the term to mean freedom Read more
May 7, 2010 in Violence - Prevention and Response by lms
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Because 75-percent of all people who kill themselves give some warning of their intentions to a friend or family member take all suicide threats — even jokes — or any attempt seriously. If you believe someone may be suicidal: Be a willing listener, and really try to hear what’s troubling them Take the initiative: Ask what is Read more
February 28, 2010 in Health and Healing, Violence - Prevention and Response by lms
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More than 32,000 people in the United States die by suicide every year. It’s this country’s 11th leading cause of death. That’s the bad news. The good news? Not everyone is at equal risk. MENTAL ILLNESS: there’s a relationship between suicide and mental illness according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. At least 90 percent Read more
February 22, 2010 in Health and Healing, Violence - Prevention and Response by lms
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