Eileen Egan

Overview

Eileen Egan born Pontypridd, Wales December 27, 1911 (d. 2000). American nonviolent peace leader; opposed nuclear weapons; promoted refugee relief during WWII; founded Pax Christi, 1972; supported Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez.

Quotations

"You can take course after course of so-called theology and never hear the message at the heart of Christianity—the message of Jesus, which is indiscriminate love." (photo pbs.org)