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Vienna launches new peace initiative: Pax Christi unites for peace!
In Vienna, the peace movement “Pax Christi” founded a new group for non-violent actions under Christoph Gstaltmeyr.
Vienna launches new peace initiative: Pax Christi unites for peace!
Something is happening in Vienna: a new group in the peace movement Pax Christi has recently been constituted in the parish of Hildegard Burjan. The spokesman for this committed group is Christoph Gstaltmeyr. In addition to him, numerous women and men are active who have accepted the invitation of Christoph and Myriam Gstaltmeyr. This initiative shows that more and more people are standing up for peace and coming together to bring about positive change.
The community plans to pray regularly to set an example for peace. The focus is particularly on successful examples of non-violent peace work, which should be made visible worldwide. Interested members who would also like to become part of this committed network can contact the group directly at the email address wien@paxchristi.at.
A look at international engagement
Pax Christi is not only active in Austria, but also has a far-reaching influence internationally. The movement advocates nonviolence, human rights and social justice. Created after the Second World War, it has made a name for itself in many countries. Their commitment is based on the Christian commandment to love one's enemies and the firm conviction that non-violence is the only acceptable path to sustainable peace.
An impressive example of non-violent resistance occurred in the USA, where the 84-year-old nun Sister Megan Rice had to serve almost three years in prison after she and two fellow activists broke into a heavily guarded nuclear facility to protest against nuclear weapons. It turns out that non-violent resistance through civil disobedience still plays an important role today in drawing attention to grievances. This kind of resistance is not new; People like Rosa Parks and Mohandas Gandhi also made history through their non-violent actions and are role models for many activists today.
Nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience are essential building blocks for change. The commitment to remaining true to these principles is considered essential by many. Current examples in Germany, such as the resistance against nuclear power plants or the reunification movement in the former GDR, show that even today there are people who fight for their beliefs.
The founding of this new group in Vienna could therefore be the beginning of a movement that advocates for peace and justice both locally and internationally. The members of Pax Christi want to actively counteract the violence with gestures of hope and cohesion. Here in Vienna and beyond, it is important to raise our voices for peace and spread the positive messages of non-violence.