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Peace - NOT Poverty
Help Craft an Alternative to WAR
[3-25-05]
FaithfulAmerica has sent a message urging support for
the Peace Not Poverty witness. It provides a good survey of the activities
planned, and why they’re important.
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Normally, we wouldn't email you twice in a week, but we
know you are concerned about the horrendous human and economic toll the war
in Iraq is exacting - a war that is now in its THIRD year! Further, we are
committed to offering you ways to express your faith and make your voice
heard.
For these reasons, we wanted you to know about an event
that is both unique and powerful. We hope you will consider joining MILLION
PEOPLE OF CONSCIENCE in a "WRITE-IN" on March 30 to end the Iraq War.
Using a wonderfully powerful collaborative tool called "synanim"
you will be able to actually help craft this document with hundreds of
thousands of others in REAL TIME - a statement that will embody the depth
and thoughtfulness of peace-loving people across this nation.
This is not a petition or chat room, but is your
opportunity to share your commitment to non-violence and justice with others
and to create a common Declaration called Peace Not Poverty.
REGISTER to participate in this online event by day's
end on March 27 at
www.peacenotpoverty.org,
where you will find details.
Participation is open to anyone with an internet
accessible computer, anywhere in the world. The Write-In will use a unique
technology that enables groups to work collaboratively and create a
synthesized consensus online in a few hours.
This "Write-In" is part of a plan to build what the Rev.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.called the "Beloved Community" (details of all
events at
www.buildingbeloved.org).
On April 4, the Peace Not Poverty declaration will be read
by the consensus leader at a special "Beyond Iraq"
interfaith service in
Riverside Church in
New York
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This televised event will mark the anniversary of Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s speech against the Vietnam War in 1967 and launch a
determined, on-going nationwide effort to end the war.
No matter what your faith or belief system, we want you to
know you are welcome in the crafting of this most democratic of documents
for the cause of peace. We hope you'll also forward this notice to your
friends and colleagues and let them know.
How we value your commitment and care! Blessings to you as
you celebrate what is closest to your heart in this blessed season.
Vince Isner & the FaithfulAmerica Team
The many co-sponsors of the "Write-In" include:
Clergy and Laity Concerned about
Iraq
Clergy and Laity Network
Faith Voices for the Common Good
Drive Democracy
Fellowship of Reconciliation
United for Peace and Justice
National Council of Churches
FaithfulAmerica
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Gold Star Families for Peace
Pax Christi USA
The Tikkun Community
Unitarian Universalist Association
The Shalom Center
World Sikh Council-America Region
Progressive Christians Uniting
Protestants for the Common Good
Baptist Peace Fellowship of
North America
Christians for Justice Action (United
Church of
Christ)
Disciples Justice Action Network
Witherspoon Society
Church of the Brethren, Peace Witness Office
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Clergy and Laity Network
The WHALE
Center
The Bruderhof
Call to Action
The Witness Magazine
One Life Institute
Peace and Security Project of
Iowa
Episcopal Divinity
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A major
Ghost Ranch event this summer!
July 28 - August 3, 2008
Paths toward Peace and Justice:
Spirituality, Earth-Care, and the Prophetic Word in a time of
Violence
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An index of
our reports
from
BECOMING NEIGHBORS:
An Invitation
to Global Discipleship
A Witherspoon conference
on global mission and justice
September 16 - 19, 2007
Louisville, Kentucky |
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Check out our report from the
Conference
on
Terror, Torture,
and Security |
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