His views on nonviolent social activism strengthened his resolve to fight against the injustices in the world. In 2002. he joined the Christian Peacemakers Team and traveled to one of the most dangerous and violent parts of the world. Iraq. For two years. he devoted his time and energy to promoting peace and understanding between Christians and Muslims. Iraqis and Americans. In partnership with local Iraqi humanrights organizations. he committed himself to nonviolent forms of intervention. such as accompanying young Iraqi refugee children to the Syrian border. and living in the same conditions as ordinary Iraqis in the downtown quarters of a Baghdad neighborhoodwithout security or protection around his apartment dwelling. EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS. Vol. 152.