1. Forming a people of peace
Fr. Imad Twal
General Director- Jordan

2. How did Jesus of Nazareth confront violence in his day?
How is this relevant in our time?

3. The Roman Empire maintained peace ("The Pax Romana") through injustice or structural violence:
Rigid social hierarchy: Master/ Slave, Roman Citizen/ Local peasant
Heavy depts: especially on farmers, taxes, tribute, land seizures
Military Occupation: Soldiers using local people through angareia

4. What was Jesus' response to the structural violence of injustice
What was Jesus' response to the structural violence of injustice? Matthew 5:38-41

5. You have heard it said, "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth" but I say to you, do not resist evil with evil

6. But if anyone should strike you on the right cheek, turn the other also;

7. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, give your cloak as well;

8. And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile."

9. For reflection and Conversation
Are any of these teaching new to you? How do they differ from what you were taught?
What conclusions do you draw for preaching and teaching Jesus' message?
How can these interpretations help us form people of peace?

10. Thanks for listening
Fr. Imad Twal