What can activists do to shift society’s culture of war to a culture of peace?

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Prepare: Please read the required material for the week.

Reflect: As you read the material, consider the role of activism in peacemaking efforts or peacemaking overall. Think about the particular situations where activism has played a positive role and what actions they took that are outside the traditional actions of peacemakers. Consider the success of these activists’ efforts.

Write: In your initial discussion post, please consider the following questions:

What are the characteristics of a peace activist?

What makes a successful peace movement?

Are there connections between the past and present peace movements?

What makes a peace organization radical?

What can activists do to shift society’s culture of war to a culture of peace?