Dr. Jeff Gusky’s discovery of carvings in the stone of underground bunkers where men lived for long periods of time during WWI are a poignant expression of the horrors, hopes, and humanity of the war.
Pope Francis I remembers WWI
Pope Francis I’s homily ‘What Does It Matter to Me?’ preached at the Italian WWI memorial on September 13, 2014, to remember the centennial of WWI.
Eric Bogle’s “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda”
Peacemaker Daniel Buttry writes a series of reflections on WWI. Here, he focuses on Eric Bogle’s haunting song, “And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda.”
Carl Nielsen
Peacemaker Daniel Buttry writes a series of columns on musical reflections for the centennial of WWI. Here, he profiles Danish composer Carl Nielsen.
Playing for Change
Peacemaker Daniel Buttry writes about Playing for Change, launched by Mark Johnson to unite musicians from many traditions and genres in collaborations.
The Singing Revolution
Peacemaker and author Daniel Buttry writes about Estonia’s campaign for freedom through music and recommends the documentary “The Singing Revolution.”
Musicians without Borders
Peacemaker and author Daniel Buttry writes about Musicians without Borders MwB, an innovative program to use music to bring peace in war-torn regions.
Glen Stassen
Daniel Buttry profiles Glen Stassen who died in 2014, son of presidential hopeful Harold Stassen and Baptist theologian famous for Just Peacemaking Theory.