John Dear (born 1959) is an American Catholic priest, Christian pacifist, author and lecturer. He has been arrested over 75 times in acts of nonviolent civil disobedience against war, injustice and nuclear weapons.
Read more about John Dear: Studies, A Jesuit, Peace and Nonviolent Commitment, Speaker and Writer, Peace Awards, Bibliography
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