Movement Magazine: Issue 161

Welcome to Issue 161 of
Movement magazine!
This season’s edition of the magazine is all about
peace. Whether you interpret that as a political
goal or a personal aim, we’ve got something for
you. We hope this issue fills you with the urge
to go out and act, as well as the comfort to look
after yourself in the term ahead.
One of the most exciting sections of this edition of the magazine is our
interview with Quaker activist Tim Gee. We ask Tim all about pacifism,
how to prevent activism from dividing religious groups, and what exactly
he means when he talks about “government religion”. In addition to
this, we also have an article by Jesuit activist Theo Hawksley, who
emphasises the importance of nonviolence in protests.
Our movement is full of people doing brave and inspiring things. This
issue provides us with a great chance to hear from these activists.
Jack Woodruff, Marcie Winstanley, Lily Nelson, and Lu Skerratt all
tell us about their experiences – whether that’s protesting for peace
or sharing the peace! Our very own Caitlin Wakefield has helpfully
provided a round-up of what different denominations are doing in the
name of peace, whilst a creative contribution from Ellen Lesser gives
us a sense of the peace we can find through prayer.
The long read for this edition comes from Dr Anderson Jeremiah.
Anderson writes about the theological basis of peace, and the
necessity of justice and equality for a peaceful society. Moving from
theology to praxis, we also hear from Paul Maxwell-Rose, Director of
Christian International Peace Service (CHIPS), about reconciling divided
communities.
We hope you will enjoy this edition of Movement and would love for
you to be involved in future issues. You can get in touch by emailing
editor@movement.org.uk.
Nathan Olsen has co-edited this issue of Movement. He is an SCM
member studying for a masters in Sheffield, as well as an active
Methodist and a writer.
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