Tag Archives: pacifism

Murder is Nothing to Celebrate

In today’s post on Medium, I discuss the online reaction to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Thoughts on the Death of Kissinger

Image: Henry Kissinger speaking at the LBJ Presidential Library in 2016.

In today’s story on Medium, I share my thoughts on the death of Henry Kissinger.

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Children and War Crimes

Image: Two children with a machine gun.

In today’s story on Medium, I share my views as a pacifist on the Israel-Hamas war.

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Ten Years in Transition: Living Up to My Name

Image: Selfie of Pax Ahimsa Gethen, from the shoulders up, wearing a blue tank top and looking up into the camera with a slight smile.

This Wednesday, August 23 marks ten years since I took on the name Pax Ahimsa, which translates to peace and nonviolence. Have I lived up to my name?

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A Single Bullet

Image: X-ray image of a bullet lodged in a human skull.

Today’s story on Medium is my reaction to an eight-year-old girl being shot to death by a man in Chicago on Saturday night.

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Mass Shootings Might Be Beyond the Reach of the Law

Image description: Two hands hold up a sign reading “We Can End Gun Violence”. A small circular sticker on the sign reads “March For Our Lives”.

In today’s post on Medium, I discuss the effectiveness of gun legislation in preventing mass shootings, school shootings in particular.

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Gun Control Will Not Fix Gun Culture

Image description: Side view of a pistol lying on a wood surface.

In today’s post on Medium, I call for an end to gun culture. We need to proselytize peace.

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