Richard Ricketts

Richard Ricketts is an undergraduate in the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University, majoring in Applied Ethics and Religious Studies with a minor in Anthropology. He is currently a fellow with the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict and an intern for Religion Dispatches.

Politics/LawNovember 16, 2009

Two Wars and No Peace in Sight: The Role of Faith-Based Pacifism

By Richard Ricketts

When it comes to peace activism, holding signs might not always be enough, says sociologist Sharon Nepstad. In this interview she explains why, and talks about the unique historical role of religion in nonviolent protest.