Articles related to "Pacifist"
A Peace of Derek Webb
Derek Webb goes into the concept of peace a little more and talks about pacifism.
derek webb • interview • the ringing bell • peace • pacifist
Derek Webb goes into the concept of peace a little more and talks about pacifism.
derek webb • interview • the ringing bell • peace • pacifist
Derek Webb Speaks
Derek Webb expands on his views of pacifism and tells us about the comic book, or should I say graphic novel, that came from his latest project, The Ringing Bell.
derek webb • interview • pacifism • pacifist • graphic novel
Derek Webb expands on his views of pacifism and tells us about the comic book, or should I say graphic novel, that came from his latest project, The Ringing Bell.
derek webb • interview • pacifism • pacifist • graphic novel
War Is Sweet to Those Who Do Not Know It
What do crocodile tears, folly, and peace have in common? In this article, you will learn how these ideas are connected by reading about the life Erasmus, a 15th century pacifist, writer, and philosopher.
peace • philosophy • pacifist • history of peace • erasmus
What do crocodile tears, folly, and peace have in common? In this article, you will learn how these ideas are connected by reading about the life Erasmus, a 15th century pacifist, writer, and philosopher.
peace • philosophy • pacifist • history of peace • erasmus
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN: THE GREAT COMMONER, PART II
The final article on Bryan looks at his role at the start of the 20th century. He was still a major power in the Democratic Party, and was once more the party nominee for President. We also get a look at the last major chapter in his public life, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial.
william jennings bryan • president • secretary of state • decmoratic • republican
The final article on Bryan looks at his role at the start of the 20th century. He was still a major power in the Democratic Party, and was once more the party nominee for President. We also get a look at the last major chapter in his public life, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial.
william jennings bryan • president • secretary of state • decmoratic • republican
The Quakers
European Quakers migrate to America but do not find religious freedom there. The Puritans of Massachusetts beat and imprison them, sometimes hanging them.
quakers • society of friends • massachusetts • salem • puritans
European Quakers migrate to America but do not find religious freedom there. The Puritans of Massachusetts beat and imprison them, sometimes hanging them.
quakers • society of friends • massachusetts • salem • puritans
A Crusade For Peace: George Lansbury's Worldwide Trip for Peace, 1936-37
Article about George Lansbury's frantic effort in 1936 and 1937 to effect peace in the face of fascism.
george lansbury • adolf hitler • benito mussolini • franklin d. roosevelt • peace
Article about George Lansbury's frantic effort in 1936 and 1937 to effect peace in the face of fascism.
george lansbury • adolf hitler • benito mussolini • franklin d. roosevelt • peace
Praying for the Terrorists
Being a pacifist in wartime has never been a popular position and requires deep lifelong convictions. Here are the thoughts which went through the mind of a Canadian woman in the autumn of 2001. © <a href="/profile.cfm/biogardener">Traute Klein, biogardener</a>
pacifist • war • peace • rainbow • terror
Being a pacifist in wartime has never been a popular position and requires deep lifelong convictions. Here are the thoughts which went through the mind of a Canadian woman in the autumn of 2001. © <a href="/profile.cfm/biogardener">Traute Klein, biogardener</a>
pacifist • war • peace • rainbow • terror
The Civil War Depicted In Film
Fifty years of films diversely depicting the American Civil War to Reconstruction, North to South, Vivien Leigh to Elizabeth Taylor, James Stewart to Denzel Washington...
american civil war • abraham lincoln • gone with the wind • scarlett o'hara • clark gable
Fifty years of films diversely depicting the American Civil War to Reconstruction, North to South, Vivien Leigh to Elizabeth Taylor, James Stewart to Denzel Washington...
american civil war • abraham lincoln • gone with the wind • scarlett o'hara • clark gable
Labour and Hitler's Rise to Power, 1933-34
Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the consolidation of his regime between Jan. 1933 and July-Aug. 1934 was a source of much consternation among left parties and political organizations throughout Europe. This article examines the impact Hitler had on the British Labour Party, and how it led to, regarding the party's foreign policy and outlook, some movement away from pacifism.
Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the consolidation of his regime between Jan. 1933 and July-Aug. 1934 was a source of much consternation among left parties and political organizations throughout Europe. This article examines the impact Hitler had on the British Labour Party, and how it led to, regarding the party's foreign policy and outlook, some movement away from pacifism.
Squishy Pacifism
Between those who believe in just wars and devout pacifism lies the disreputable squishy pacifism. This squishy pacifism is beginning to appear in the wake of "September 11."
Between those who believe in just wars and devout pacifism lies the disreputable squishy pacifism. This squishy pacifism is beginning to appear in the wake of "September 11."
Walt Whitman's Peaceful Actions and Ideals
According to Walt Whitman scholars, Whitman was not raised within the tenets of one particular religion, but "Quaker thought always played a major role in Whitman's life"
walt whitman's peaceful actions • poet of peace • voice of peace • whitman's civil war poetry • walt whitman and pacifism
According to Walt Whitman scholars, Whitman was not raised within the tenets of one particular religion, but "Quaker thought always played a major role in Whitman's life"
walt whitman's peaceful actions • poet of peace • voice of peace • whitman's civil war poetry • walt whitman and pacifism
A Campaign For Unity: Cripps' Unity Campaign, 1935-1939, Part I
Introduction and Part I of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
stafford cripps • sir stafford cripps • fascism • anti-fascism • england
Introduction and Part I of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
stafford cripps • sir stafford cripps • fascism • anti-fascism • england
Gandhi and the British Empire
Mahatma Gandhi, the great Indian saint, deeply lamented the loss of his wife, as his quest to free India of British Imperialism, demanded most of his time and energy.
mahatma gandhi • non-violence • congress • kasturba gandhi • indian independence
Mahatma Gandhi, the great Indian saint, deeply lamented the loss of his wife, as his quest to free India of British Imperialism, demanded most of his time and energy.
mahatma gandhi • non-violence • congress • kasturba gandhi • indian independence
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER: FATHERS, SONS, AND COUNTRIES
A look at IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, a film that tackles not only the Guildford Four, but a father-son story.
movies • reviews • in the name of the father
A look at IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, a film that tackles not only the Guildford Four, but a father-son story.
movies • reviews • in the name of the father
The Conscience of His Generation: George Lansbury, Pacifism, and the 1930s
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
Shrek 3 pictures
Dreamworks Animation releases several images from its upcoming feature movie Shrek the Third. Film opens May 18, 2007.
shrek the third • cg animation • animation • cameron diaz • movie
Dreamworks Animation releases several images from its upcoming feature movie Shrek the Third. Film opens May 18, 2007.
shrek the third • cg animation • animation • cameron diaz • movie
Friends (Quakers) and Peace
Article on the peace testimony of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
quakers • quakerism • peace testimony • religious society of friends • war
Article on the peace testimony of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
quakers • quakerism • peace testimony • religious society of friends • war
Cesar Chavez – The Fight for Justice
For decent treatment and integrity in their work, Cesar Chavez and the thousands that believed in him jeopardized their lives.
cesar chavez • agricultural labor relations act 1975 • grape boycott • fasting • strike
For decent treatment and integrity in their work, Cesar Chavez and the thousands that believed in him jeopardized their lives.
cesar chavez • agricultural labor relations act 1975 • grape boycott • fasting • strike
Dead Sea Scrolls - The Qumran Manuscripts
The Dead Sea Scrolls found at the Qumran Caves present a wealth of information and a special insight into the formative years of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism.
dead sea scrolls christianity • rabbinic judaism scrolls • who were the qumran sect • essenes • sadducees
The Dead Sea Scrolls found at the Qumran Caves present a wealth of information and a special insight into the formative years of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism.
dead sea scrolls christianity • rabbinic judaism scrolls • who were the qumran sect • essenes • sadducees
Hitler and the First World War
Adolf Hitler served as a German soldier in the First World War for which he was decorated twice. Serving as the company runner Hitler led a life filled with danger.
hitler • world war • adolf hitler • first world war • hitler's military service
Adolf Hitler served as a German soldier in the First World War for which he was decorated twice. Serving as the company runner Hitler led a life filled with danger.
hitler • world war • adolf hitler • first world war • hitler's military service
Poetry of Revolution
Throughout history, poetry has served as a call to arms for nations to unite in times of war and then as a romantic historical account of how those wars played out.
revolutionary poetry • political poetry • poetry of struggle • historical poetry • palestinian oral poetry outlawed
Throughout history, poetry has served as a call to arms for nations to unite in times of war and then as a romantic historical account of how those wars played out.
revolutionary poetry • political poetry • poetry of struggle • historical poetry • palestinian oral poetry outlawed
Pythagoras and Reincarnation
Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day
pythagoras • reincarnation • mathematician • pythagorean theorum • spiritual leader
Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day
pythagoras • reincarnation • mathematician • pythagorean theorum • spiritual leader
Rome's Fall From Power
Rome, a power in ancient times, lasted for nearly 1000 years. The reasons for its fall are numerous and some main contributors to its downfall will be discussed.
fall • roman empire • rome • ostragoths • demise
Rome, a power in ancient times, lasted for nearly 1000 years. The reasons for its fall are numerous and some main contributors to its downfall will be discussed.
fall • roman empire • rome • ostragoths • demise
Spore Preview
Spore, the much anticipated life simulation and strategy game, will be released by Electronic Arts in September 2008.
spore video game • spore ea games • spore maxis • will wright spore • will wright maxis
Spore, the much anticipated life simulation and strategy game, will be released by Electronic Arts in September 2008.
spore video game • spore ea games • spore maxis • will wright spore • will wright maxis
Tasty, Festive Blue Cocktails
Lots of cocktails are red, from cranberry or tomato juice. It's tougher to find blue drinks, but here are a few tasty ones Democrats might choose to celebrate a win.
blueberry martini • bleu drink • blue heaven • blue dove • blue curacao
Lots of cocktails are red, from cranberry or tomato juice. It's tougher to find blue drinks, but here are a few tasty ones Democrats might choose to celebrate a win.
blueberry martini • bleu drink • blue heaven • blue dove • blue curacao
The Amish Population in Wisconsin: History, Tourist Sites, and Conflicts in the Community
Wisconsin is fast becoming the state with the fourth largest Amish population. As the eastern states become overcrowded and too expensive, more Amish are moving here. Learn more about this minority population and how it affects our state.
amish in wisconsin • chaston wisconsin • amish communities in the u.s. • wisonsin tourist sites • trempealeau county
Wisconsin is fast becoming the state with the fourth largest Amish population. As the eastern states become overcrowded and too expensive, more Amish are moving here. Learn more about this minority population and how it affects our state.
amish in wisconsin • chaston wisconsin • amish communities in the u.s. • wisonsin tourist sites • trempealeau county
The Future of Fighting in the NHL
Don Sanderson's death might cause the NHL to reconsider fighting in hockey.
fighting in the nhl • hockey fights • don sanderson's death • ban fighting • fight without helmets
Don Sanderson's death might cause the NHL to reconsider fighting in hockey.
fighting in the nhl • hockey fights • don sanderson's death • ban fighting • fight without helmets
Who Was Rita Angus?
An art exhibition, a biography and a documentary movie reveal a strong but isolated artistic talent.
new zealand artists • women as artists • modern art exhibitions • artists and pacifism • social expectations of women
An art exhibition, a biography and a documentary movie reveal a strong but isolated artistic talent.
new zealand artists • women as artists • modern art exhibitions • artists and pacifism • social expectations of women
Who Were the Anabaptists?
The term "heresy" comes from a Greek word "Hairesis" which means to choose for oneself.
anabaptists • heresy • heresies • heretics • heretical beliefs
The term "heresy" comes from a Greek word "Hairesis" which means to choose for oneself.
anabaptists • heresy • heresies • heretics • heretical beliefs
"War Is A Racket" by Smedley Butler
Smedley Butler published "War Is A Racket" in 1935. He made many speeches on the same theme for years, yet he retired a highly decorated marine general.
war is a racket • war profiteering • antiwar • foreign wars • anti imperialism
Smedley Butler published "War Is A Racket" in 1935. He made many speeches on the same theme for years, yet he retired a highly decorated marine general.
war is a racket • war profiteering • antiwar • foreign wars • anti imperialism
Anabaptist and Mennonite Genealogy
The Mennonites began in Europe, but now are found all over the world. This brief background is for any family historian starting to trace Mennonite ancestry.
mennonite genealogy • family history • mennonite ancestry • anabaptist • north american mennonites
The Mennonites began in Europe, but now are found all over the world. This brief background is for any family historian starting to trace Mennonite ancestry.
mennonite genealogy • family history • mennonite ancestry • anabaptist • north american mennonites
Bertrand Russell Life and Philosophy
Profile of philosopher Bertrand Russell who laid the foundation of modern logic and best-known for Principia Mathematica.
bertrand russell • bertrand russell philosophy • bertrand russell books • bertrand russell essay • russell principia mathematica
Profile of philosopher Bertrand Russell who laid the foundation of modern logic and best-known for Principia Mathematica.
bertrand russell • bertrand russell philosophy • bertrand russell books • bertrand russell essay • russell principia mathematica
Canadians in the U.S. Civil War
For a variety of reasons, thousands of Canadians headed south of the border during the U.S. Civil War, and took up arms with the North or the South.
canadians in the civil war • american civil war • solomon secord • canadians in the american military • canadian doctors civil war
For a variety of reasons, thousands of Canadians headed south of the border during the U.S. Civil War, and took up arms with the North or the South.
canadians in the civil war • american civil war • solomon secord • canadians in the american military • canadian doctors civil war
Captain Joshua Slocum (1844 – 1909)
Writer, seaman and adventurer who sailed around the world single handed and disappeared nine years later at sea.
captain joshua slocum biography • slocum and seaman • slocum and adventurer • slocum and writing • slocum and early life
Writer, seaman and adventurer who sailed around the world single handed and disappeared nine years later at sea.
captain joshua slocum biography • slocum and seaman • slocum and adventurer • slocum and writing • slocum and early life
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.
lindbergh • transatlantic • transportation • history • flight
Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.
lindbergh • transatlantic • transportation • history • flight
Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood has made a career out of making a career out of playing tough guys. In his latest film as star and director, he finally gets real about the consequences.
clint eastwood • gran torino • million dollar baby • clint eastwood new film • action film
Clint Eastwood has made a career out of making a career out of playing tough guys. In his latest film as star and director, he finally gets real about the consequences.
clint eastwood • gran torino • million dollar baby • clint eastwood new film • action film
E.H. Gombrich's Little History of the World
In less than three hundred pages, the author, more comfortable and accomplished in art history, turned his skill to write an acclaimed world history in six weeks.
world history • world history books historians • civilizations • e. h. gombrich eric hobsbawm oswald spengler arnol • rise and fall eurocentric age of extremes
In less than three hundred pages, the author, more comfortable and accomplished in art history, turned his skill to write an acclaimed world history in six weeks.
world history • world history books historians • civilizations • e. h. gombrich eric hobsbawm oswald spengler arnol • rise and fall eurocentric age of extremes
Elizabeth Dilling and the New Deal
Horrified by communism, Elizabeth Dilling conducted a personal investigation attempting to link New Deal officials with communist and radical groups.
elizabeth dilling • new deal • anticommunist • reds • 1930's
Horrified by communism, Elizabeth Dilling conducted a personal investigation attempting to link New Deal officials with communist and radical groups.
elizabeth dilling • new deal • anticommunist • reds • 1930's
Errol Flynn, Captain Blood, and the Pirate Code
The Pirates of the Caribbean films show that lawless pirates felt a need for laws. One such film from Hollywood's Golden years is Captain Blood with Errol Flynn.
errol flynn • olivia de havilland • basil rathbone • captain blood • pirate code
The Pirates of the Caribbean films show that lawless pirates felt a need for laws. One such film from Hollywood's Golden years is Captain Blood with Errol Flynn.
errol flynn • olivia de havilland • basil rathbone • captain blood • pirate code
Film Review – In The Loop (2009)
Armando Iannucci's feature length directorial debut is a well crafted political satire about the lead up to war and is so far the main contender for comedy of the year.
film review in the loop • review of in the loop (2009) • armando iannucci in the loop (2009) • peter capaldi in the loop film • the thick of it film
Armando Iannucci's feature length directorial debut is a well crafted political satire about the lead up to war and is so far the main contender for comedy of the year.
film review in the loop • review of in the loop (2009) • armando iannucci in the loop (2009) • peter capaldi in the loop film • the thick of it film
Foreign Movies with Short Titles - D, Z and M
These foreign crime and suspense movies, featuring the letters "D," "M," and "Z," may have short titles, but they are long in quality.
movies with short titles • motion pictures with brief names • foreign crime movies • foreign suspense movies • foreign movie thrillers
These foreign crime and suspense movies, featuring the letters "D," "M," and "Z," may have short titles, but they are long in quality.
movies with short titles • motion pictures with brief names • foreign crime movies • foreign suspense movies • foreign movie thrillers
Hairstyles for Amish Men
The rules and traditions surrounding Amish men's hairstyles are complex and divisive. From the width of a hat brim to the length of a trim, every aspect is significant.
amish men's hair styles • traditional amish hats • amish men and moustaches • haircuts for amish men • beards and levitical law
The rules and traditions surrounding Amish men's hairstyles are complex and divisive. From the width of a hat brim to the length of a trim, every aspect is significant.
amish men's hair styles • traditional amish hats • amish men and moustaches • haircuts for amish men • beards and levitical law
Haunted Philadelphia Prison
The prison was an experiment to reform criminals. Inmates were held in solitary confinement, sometimes leading to insanity. Phantom sounds and shapes are heard and seen.
haunted eastern state penitentiary • haunted philadelphia prison • ghosts of eastern state penitentiary • haunted prison • prison ghosts
The prison was an experiment to reform criminals. Inmates were held in solitary confinement, sometimes leading to insanity. Phantom sounds and shapes are heard and seen.
haunted eastern state penitentiary • haunted philadelphia prison • ghosts of eastern state penitentiary • haunted prison • prison ghosts
Prince Caspian film review
Director Andrew Adamson takes liberties in adapting the classic fantasy novel, but thrilling action makes "Prince Caspian" a more exciting and suspenseful adventure.
prince caspian • prince caspian movie • the chronicles of narnia films • the chronicles of narnia • disney movies
Director Andrew Adamson takes liberties in adapting the classic fantasy novel, but thrilling action makes "Prince Caspian" a more exciting and suspenseful adventure.
prince caspian • prince caspian movie • the chronicles of narnia films • the chronicles of narnia • disney movies
The Goddess and Rita Angus
Rita Angus was ahead of her time in exploring feminist, anti-war and environmentalist themes in her work.
the goddess in art • feminism and art • portrayal of women in art • artists and peace movement • portrait artists
Rita Angus was ahead of her time in exploring feminist, anti-war and environmentalist themes in her work.
the goddess in art • feminism and art • portrayal of women in art • artists and peace movement • portrait artists
The Great Secretaries of State
Some of the greatest figures of American history have held the top Cabinet position of Secretary of State. For some it was a stepping stone; for others a frustration.
secretaries of state • presidential aspirants • stepping stone to presidency • great accomplishments as secretary of state • thomas jefferson
Some of the greatest figures of American history have held the top Cabinet position of Secretary of State. For some it was a stepping stone; for others a frustration.
secretaries of state • presidential aspirants • stepping stone to presidency • great accomplishments as secretary of state • thomas jefferson
The Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is one of the two main political party in the United Kingdom along with the Conservative Party. Here is a profile of the party.
the labour party (uk) • a guide to the british labour party • tony balir • keir hardie • gordon brown
The Labour Party is one of the two main political party in the United Kingdom along with the Conservative Party. Here is a profile of the party.
the labour party (uk) • a guide to the british labour party • tony balir • keir hardie • gordon brown
Three Popular Songs of the French Revolution
During the dramatic upheavals of the French Revolution only one form of communication was truly accessible to all classes of people - the popular song.
popular songs french revolution • french revolutionary songs • importance popular song revolutionary france • revolutionary paris • ca ira popular song
During the dramatic upheavals of the French Revolution only one form of communication was truly accessible to all classes of people - the popular song.
popular songs french revolution • french revolutionary songs • importance popular song revolutionary france • revolutionary paris • ca ira popular song
What's in a Name, Will Kane?
In High Noon, Gary Cooper's iconic marshal has become the symbol of a good man betrayed. But an analysis of his name--Will Kane--reveals some inconsistencies.
high noon • gary cooper • will kane • cain and abel • grace kelly
In High Noon, Gary Cooper's iconic marshal has become the symbol of a good man betrayed. But an analysis of his name--Will Kane--reveals some inconsistencies.
high noon • gary cooper • will kane • cain and abel • grace kelly
Shakers in Early American History
Led by their founder Mother Ann Lee, the Shakers left a rich legacy in early 19th Century American culture through their religious beliefs, artifacts, and music.
shakers in american history • mother ann lee and the shakers • ann lee founder of the shakers • simple gifts and the shakers • shaker relics and innovations
Led by their founder Mother Ann Lee, the Shakers left a rich legacy in early 19th Century American culture through their religious beliefs, artifacts, and music.
shakers in american history • mother ann lee and the shakers • ann lee founder of the shakers • simple gifts and the shakers • shaker relics and innovations
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