Summary: Episode Description: In this inspirational talk, Father John Dear encourages all of us to live a life of nonviolence. Only though a deep commitment to nonviolence within ourselves and in all of our interactions with others can we hope to transform the violence present in the world. The violence of war, poverty, global climate change, police brutality, sexism, racism and mass incarceration. Father John focuses his discussion on nuclear weapons in consideration of vigil for the bombing of Hiroshima which took place on the day following this talk. He concludes by addressing a number of questions from the audience. Bio: Father John Dear is an internationally known voice for peace and nonviolence. A Jesuit priest, pastor, peacemaker, organizer, lecturer, and retreat leader, he is the author/editor of 30 books, including his autobiography, “A Persistent Peace.” In 2008, John was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
