“Despite everything, the challenge set forth by the prophets and Jesus—to speak to the enemy rather than threaten him—remains the best guide for those who seek peace

“Within the team, we first decided to orient ourselves closely to the prophetic-Jesus tradition, following the example of the prophet Micah and the Sermon on the Mount

“the Jews evidently were afraid to kill the Prophet Micah

“first, the prophets’ call for justice and peace—as such, but not in its theological rationale—can be directly linked to the demands of secular ethics

“The program of strengthening grassroots initiatives, cooperating with secular peace actors, and fostering a culture of nonviolence—these strategies are entirely in line with our approach

“It also establishes prayer as a source of courage and points to the coming Kingdom of God

“This collaborative effort has reignited my hope in ecumenism and in significant ways re-energized my own commitment to this important work