Recent CPTnet stories

COLOMBIA REFLECTION: Mark 5:21-29—Only one hope

February 3rd, 2012
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The Colombian social organizations led by women are always the most vulnerable and least heard.  Sometimes I wish God's justice came swiftly and unquestioned the way Jesus dispensed it in Mark 5:21-29.  I see women who denounce the perverse and announce that which gives life, that which is to be enjoyed and shared with others.  Others today may be touched by the mantle that thousands of years ago reached out to a woman condemned by doctors and society to remain sick and excluded all her life.  We cannot ignore this story in our culture that silences women's voices—a society that chooses to isolate women because women don't live up to its standards.  It is a culture that constantly represses and trivialises the work of hundreds of mothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, and daughters.  At end of the day we hear these voices calling, "There is only one hope to see a different tomorrow."

IRAQ: Boom, boom, boom bangs the war drum

January 30th, 2012
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We have learned that some of our reporting on the conflict here in Kurdistan could be used to justify military action against Iran.

Our  team in recent months has included Canadian, European, Kurdish, and U.S. members. From our CPT family and from world news, we are aware that no one beats the drum of war louder and with such zeal as the U.S. media and their allies, including Israel and certain members of the European Union. 

We do not wish to be a part of this.

Prayers for Peacemakers, Feb. 1, 2012

January 30th, 2012
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PRAYERS FOR PEACEMAKERS, Feb. 1, 2012

Pray for Claire Evans, long-time CPT member, as she begins hospice care. Give thanks for her faithful work for peace and justice.

IRAQ REFLECTION : It takes a village

January 27th, 2012
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The multicolored van wove its way along the rocky dirt road, and gently up a hill. Looking ahead I could see them -- twenty five or so young children dressed in their school uniforms, standing in front of the building, swarming about their two teachers. As they spied our vehicle (not terribly hard to do), they began to jump up and down, jog in place, and wave to us.

Prayers for Peacemakers, Jan. 25, 2012

January 24th, 2012
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PRAYERS FOR PEACEMAKERS, Jan. 25, 2012

Pray with CPT for all First Nations people in Canada taking leadership in stopping the Tar Sands project. Oil production from the sands would sacrifice land, ecosystems, human health, and cultural heritage.