For the second Valentine's day in the life of Engaging Peace, we want to share some posts that have been among the wonderful gifts our readers have given us. The following selection focuses on messages of peace and love.  

(1) I joined "Checkpoint Watch," an Israeli human rights organization of women who monitor and report human rights violations... More... 

(2) It has been a privilege to bring the Benebikira Sisters to Boston and to tell their story of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide... More... 

(3) Being physically present in their country, I've realized that the genocide is a very difficult thing for Rwandans to talk about... More... 

(4) The framework for my reflections is constructed from Dr. Martin Luther King's Speech...  More... 

(5) My father was born and raised in Basra, Iraq, and earned a government scholarship to study in the U.S... More... 

(6) I have just returned from the demonstration to support Occupy Boston and can happily report that... More... 

(7) We have heard stories of bravery, courage, hope, happiness, and grief from Palestine... More...   

(8) Eva Mozes Kor, a "Mengele Twin" who survived the genetic experiments at Auschwitz... More... 

(9) From the time of Moses, who helped guide the Israelis out of slavery and oppression, to Jesus, who preached... More...  

By guest author Anthony Marsella  

The emergence of our global era confronts us with new and bewildering challenges to the formation, change, and assertion of our identity:  

• "Who am I?"
• "What do I believe?"
• "What is my purpose?"
• "What are my responsibilities?"
• "How did I become who I am?"

Committed to non-violent protesting (Quaker reflections, Part 3) 

Moving to California, I married and began raising three boys. It was the time of World War II, with its nuclear atrocities that wiped out vast portions of my beloved Japan.  All too soon again came the Korean "engagement."

Finally worried and angry enough, I joined Quakers. With the strength of their comradeship and guidance, I committed to non-violent protesting of further nuclear testing and missile development... Read more...