John Williams - Pax Christi, Peacemaking & Psychotherapy

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John Williams was a Catholic priest in his 20's, till he felt another calling. He taught for decades at University of Wisconsin - Stout, in the Human Development and Family Living Department. Now in semi-retirement, he has help found a Pax Christi chapter at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Menomonie.

John's path has been deep and dedicated, pursuing healing and peace in their many forms. He's taught pastoral psychology and moral theology, and trained a generation of Marriage and Family Therapists, and is currently editing a book on the JFK assassination, as well as doing research related to the Vatican Council of the Catholic Church.

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A Healing In This Night - Bob Franke
Lake Isle of Innisfree - Bill Douglas

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John Williams - Pax Christi, Peacemaking & Psychotherapy
John's decision on celibacy
He needed to attend to the issue of celibacy. He had to leave the practice of the ministry.
His views on citizenship
He sees the effects of our countries actions on the christians in iraq. and the effects of causing conflict in the country both from different religious views and from causing a resistance to the occupation
Citizens of humanity
We need to see ourselves as citizens of humanity. We have to see the peoples of the rest of the world as just as worthy of being who they are as our own people are.
His claim of a paranormal event he 'witnessed'
He claims that a student of his felt that her sister was trying to contact her. And apparently she was.
Patriotism
He talks about patriotism and the effects we have on this country. but he wants the most to improve the lot of the entire human race. patriotism is about being a faithful citizen.
Promoting the common good.
Striving to create harmony and end war faith can help or hinder the process.
Religion can both help and hinder with a persons healing.
If it is a living faith then it can help but can also hinder if it is too narrow. A persons faith is a part of their lives.
What he is doing
Working at the counseling center, editing a book on jfk assassination, working with a peace group called pax christi.
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