Category - War

‘Nonviolent Action, US Foreign Policy & the Struggle for Democracy’ by Professor Stephen Zunes

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:46:39 +0100

Start: 10/07/2008 - 19:30

A talk organised by Quaker Peace & Social Witness and Peace News at Friends House, Euston Road, London, NW1 2BJ 7.30pm.

Australian church leader issues challenge to help rebuild Iraq

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:00:03 +0100

The president of the Uniting Church in Australia has said his country should spend as much on reconstructing Iraq as its did on its military operations there - given the desperate need for healing and hope in the war-torn country.

Methodist decision on Bush Library to be challenged again

staff writers — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:24:44 +0100

With the area conferences of the United Methodist Church preparing to meet in July, South Central Jurisdiction is expected to address the controversial 2007 decision to lease property for a George W. Bush institute.

Middle East peace needs respect for history, say Christian leaders

staff writers — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:07:57 +0100

An unprecedented range of leaders from all sections of the Christian community have come together to affirm the right of both Israelis and Palestinians for a just and peaceful future - after years of division and violence.

New Zealand peace activists target military spy base

agency reporter — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:00:19 +0100

A Catholic priest has taken part in last week's early-morning non-violent action against the Waihopai military satellite communications interception station, near Blenheim, New Zealand.

Pope prays for peace at site of New York 9/11 attacks

agency reporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:02:36 +0100

In New York at 9.30 am local time on Sunday 20 April 2008, the Pope visited Ground Zero, the name now used to refer to the site once occupied by the twin towers of the World Trade Centre. He prayed for peace and an end to hatred.

Why the church needs a new foreign policy

Simon Barrow — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:11:46 +0000

The United States and the United Kingdom are being forced this month (March 2008) to reflect on the recent heritage of their military interventions. Who or what are we trusting in when we choose the way of the sword over the way of the Cross, asks Simon Barrow. Where does salvation lie?

Methodists say that the lessons of Iraq chaos must be learned

staff writers — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:41:27 +0000

The Methodist Church in Britain has said that on the fifth anniversary of the US and UK-led invasion of Iraq, governments must learn that a military response that seeks to exert control can easily bring further chaos.

The horror of Abu Naji

Simon Barrow — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:45:35 +0000

A Christian lawyer who played a major role in exposing the killings in Abu Naji, northern Iraq, will speak at an inter-faith meeting in London tomorrow.

London inter-faith meeting will examine ethics and atrocities in Iraq

staff writers — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:03:39 +0000

Members of different faiths will gather in Friends House in central London on Saturday to discuss The Iraq War and Occupation: Ethics and Values with a leading lawyer who has horrifying uncovered evidence of British involvement in atrocities.