2008 is the 25th anniversary of the US Bishops pastoral letter, Challenge of Peace.

“Peacemaking is not an optional commitment. It is a requirement of our faith. We are called to be peacemakers, not by some movement of the moment, but by our Lord Jesus.”

- Challenge of Peace, U.S. Bishops, 1983

 

For further information on related issues to the Iraq War visit:
Network Lobby's Global Peace and Security Web Page

What has been the cost of the Iraq War? [Click to view answer]

Sisters of Charity Oppose War in Iraq and Call for Responsible Plan for Withdrawal

On the Fifth Anniversary of the Iraq war, we call on our government:

• to implement a plan for responsible withdrawal of our military men and women
  serving in Iraq
• to provide our troops the physical and psychological care needed
• to support the development of infrastructures for both human and
  environmental stability in Iraq
• to respect the Iraqi people’s right to choose their own model of governance
• to respect religious and cultural diversity within Iraq
• to redirect resources to meet human needs at home and in other parts of the
  World.

 

We continue to invite all people to join us in praying for peace in our world.

This 5th anniversary statement followed a statement In March 2003 after the pre emptive strike against Iraq:

Because of our personal commitment to nonviolence and the sacredness of life, We, Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, wish to express our opposition to the war in Iraq as a means of resolving conflict. We respectfully urge our government leaders to use their power and influence to stop this violence and save human life.

We pray for the safety of those fighting the war and ask for their quick return to their homelands. We also pray for the safety of the Iraqi people and others whose lives are in the path of war. Finally, we pray that our government leaders stop the war and seek nonviolent means to resolve international conflicts. We invite all people to join us in praying for peace in our world.

The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati's Office of Peace, Justice & Integrity of Creation has signed the Pax Christi USA ad against nuclear terrorism. To view the ad visit the Pax Christi USA Web site.

 

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