Category: Biographical Stories

Simone Weil (1909-1943)

Simone Weil was an activist who fought on behalf of the marginalized. She was a philosopher and Christian mystic influenced by many spiritual traditions.

Robert Branconnier (1925-2016)

Peacemaker and author Daniel Buttry profiles Father Bob Branconnier, a Catholic priest and peace activist who focuses on good work not large numbers.

Jim Wallis

Peacemaker and author Daniel Buttry profiles his colleague, best-selling author and Sojourners co-founder Jim Wallis, whose books include ‘God’s Politics.’

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Peace activist Daniel Buttry, author of ‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers,’ profiles the famous German theologian and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945).

Joanna Macy

Peacemaker and author Daniel Buttry profiles Joanna Macy, a self-identified “eco-philosopher,” Buddhist scholar and teacher who bridges East and West.