Tag Archives: Peace

White Flour

Posted on March 3, 2012 by shannonbeck2

David Lamotte is a friend of mine. Of course, when you meet him, you pretty much become his friend. I teased that when I requested to be his FB friend, I was so proud to join 2,500 of his most … Continue reading →

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Institutionalized trauma – the Military and PTSD

Posted on January 5, 2012 by shannonbeck2

A couple of nights ago I learned that Iraq war veteran Benjamin Barnes had open fired on a Mt. Rainier Park Ranger’s car, grabbed some munitions, and headed up into the mountain. There was a lock-down in The Park and … Continue reading →

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Because I suck at New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2012 by shannonbeck2

It’s true. I suck at New Year’s Resolutions. I never NEVER keep them for longer than a week or so. But, every December 31, I strap on my optimism and write a series of  excellent resolutions and then exactly 365 … Continue reading →

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My favorite books of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by shannonbeck2

Last year my favorite Christmas gift was an Amazon gift certificate. When I had a quiet moment, I snuck on the computer and fantasized about all the books I would buy. Then, I did it! It felt like – well … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth and the End of a War

Posted on December 22, 2011 by shannonbeck2

There is a lot of talk about peace on earth this time of year. My Christmas tree is laden with images of peace: doves, glittery words of peace, angels in proclamation mode. I even have a metal sculpture in the … Continue reading →

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It’s a simple question:

Posted on December 14, 2011 by shannonbeck2

Why are all the Seattle Methodist clergy getting beaten up in the Seattle Occupy movement? Some of you have been following the Seattle occupiers. First there was the Rev. Rich Lang, a United Methodist Pastor who was pepper-sprayed in an … Continue reading →

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Outward and Inward

Posted on November 21, 2011 by shannonbeck2

I am thinking about this crazy dream of peace I have again. I spent the past 5 days with 5 others committed to justice-creating and peace-pursuing –  all under the umbrella of our call as Christians. We were planning an … Continue reading →

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Amanda and the silence of social justice communities

Posted on October 5, 2011 by shannonbeck2

Amanda Knox came home today. We may never know what happened on that horrible day four years ago, but the likelihood of this crime being at the hands of a young, educated female is extremely unlikely. Violent crimes of this … Continue reading →

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Be The Change 101

Posted on September 30, 2011 by shannonbeck2

On September 21, I watched my time closely. I didn’t want to miss noon. At 12pm, I sent an email to my colleagues and husband, and paused for a moment of silence and prayer. It was International Day of Peace. … Continue reading →

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Jesus and non-violence: some thoughts for progressive faith people

Posted on March 17, 2011 by shannonbeck2

A little disclaimer here. What began as a remembrance of Rachel Corrie, the young woman who was killed by a bulldozer as she was defending a Palestinian home from demolition became a musing about “the progressive/liberal church.” Yesterday was the … Continue reading →

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