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As war
in Iraq becomes increasingly likely, people
of faith are compelled to act and be a living
sign of hope. On every continent, in every country,
and in every community, people are resisting
the rush to war and standing against violence
that will not, and cannot, bring peace. Churches
and religious leaders have been a strong and
prophetic part of these global anti-war protests,
the largest the world has witnessed since the
Vietnam War. The struggle to be peace-makers
must continue and grow, even if - especially
if - bombs begin to fall on Iraq.
Open your churches
Pray
Say “no” to war
Give generously to save lives
Share experience and encourage others
Churches
and religious leaders around the world are making
powerful statements and taking courageous actions
-- sometimes against the positions of their
political leaders. Such actions have been strengthened
because they are linked with those of many other
churches and religious traditions, showing a
unified voice and a common witness against war
in Iraq and for efforts that promote a just
and sustainable peace in the Middle East and
world-wide.
The
Behind the News editorial group has received
hundreds of statements, reports, and calls to
action from around the world. Rather than summarize
and list all we have received, we have chosen
instead, in this special edition, to focus on
five areas of action that churches around the
world have called for .
Share
these ideas. Forward this bulletin to your friends
and family, and ask them to do the same. But
more importantly, take up these actions as part
of your contribution to building peace.
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