by David AtwoodPax Christi Texas Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, and his subtle threat to use nuclear weapons if opposed by NATO, gives renewed importance to Pope Francis’ plea for all nations to abolish their nuclear arsenals. In 2019 Pope Francis said, “The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral, just as … Continue reading The critical need to abolish nuclear weapons
Trump was the match, but other factors also contributed to the events at the U.S. Capitol
by David AtwoodPax Christi Texas We would be remiss to just look at Donald Trump and the rioters who invaded the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Trump was obviously the match that lit the fire, but several other factors led to the conflagration. First, the Republican Party allowed an unqualified man like Trump to … Continue reading Trump was the match, but other factors also contributed to the events at the U.S. Capitol