The Center for Peacemaking’s origin is steeped in Gospel nonviolence with Dr. Terry Rynne

Dr. Terry Rynne, co-founder of the Center for Peacemaking, discusses how the idea of the Center for Peacemaking evolved out of his long-standing interest in and study of Gandhian and Gospel-based nonviolence. He also shares how recent Popes including John XXII, Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV have embraced a return to Gospel nonviolence. Ultimately, Rynne shares success stories from the Center and why he believes those trained in Peace Studies will be future leaders in industries ranging from finance to healthcare to public service.Rynne is the author of Gandhi and Jesus (https://orbisbooks.com/products/gandhi-and-jesus) and Jesus Christ, Peacemaker (https://orbisbooks.com/products/jesus-christ-peacemaker). He is a contributor to the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative (https://paxchristiusa.org/catholic-nonviolence-initiative/).