| ||||||||||||
|
Many Christians have concerns about war with Iraq and post war events and seek information about nonviolent options or the criteria for a "just" war. The WCC fully realizes there are differences of opinion in our member congregations. Therefore, during these difficult times we are encouraged to study, to dialogue, to seek God's guidance, and to express our views to our nation's leaders. This site offers a host of written statements on these topics developed by the WCC and member denominations. It also provides links to internet resources which provide information about war and nonviolent options, describes the values that are communicated through the various choices, and explains how faith in God can inform our decisions and our witness.
The Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Council of Churches has taken the position that reasonable nonviolent alternatives have not been exhausted to remedy the threats Iraq poses to the world community, questioning whether criteria for just war apply, and expressing concern about provoking further violence in the world. Read the full statement below. The Wisconsin Council of Churches Statement on War in Iraq , click here.
Other Pertinent WCC Statements and Resources:
WCC Board Letter to President Bush Concerning Violence in
the Middle East, click here.
Study Guides for Congregations The Crisis in Iraq and the Response of the Churches click here.This is an excellent faith-based study resource from Lutheran Peace Fellowship, and it can be used by a congregation of any denomination. Downloadable PDF file. Study Guide for Congregations on Nonviolence click here.The Study Guide explores the connections between Christian faith and non-violent responses to conflict. Produced by the Wisconsin Council of Churches. Downloadable Word file.
Christian Statements on War with Iraq
ELCA Lutheran Statement on Peace in God's World
Worship Resources:
Prayers, Litanies and Liturgies from the National Council of Churches. Sermons: - Rev. Dan Yeasel "To Stand Against Evil" - Rev. Scott Gerard Prinster "Must There be War?" - Rabbi Jay R. Brickman "A Compendium of Sermon Thoughts" - Rev. Carl Doersch "War?!" - Rev. Dr. Andrew C. Kennedy "Revelling in the Total Depravity of Man (or Woman)" - Rev. Roger Hawthorne
Other Helpful Websites:
American Friends Service Committee
|
 |
|