Category - Ahmadinejad

Responding to the situation in Iran

S. Shalom et al — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:22:33 +0100

The recent elections in Iran have thrown up a host of vital questions about fraud, human rights, people power, opposition to theocracy, international solidarity, the role of the United States, and more. In this Q and A, reproduced on Ekklesia with the agreement of the US-based Campaign for Peace and Democracy, these questions are explored from the perspective of understanding and responding to the situation in Iran - and in particular support for the large number of Iranians seeking self-determination and justice rather than repression and dictatorship.

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US religious leaders say Iranian-British dispute shows need for diplomacy

staff writers — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:42:48 +0100

A delegation of US religious leaders who visited Iran last month says the "Iranian seizure of British naval personnel underscores in dramatic fashion our call for diplomatic relations" between the US and Iran.

Religious leaders propose US-Iran talks after meeting with Iranian president

staff writers — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:31:57 +0000

A delegation of US religious leaders has returned from a week-long trip to Iran with a proposal for direct, government-to-government negotiations between the United States and Iran.

US religious leaders meet President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

staff writers — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0100

Some 45 religious leaders from Christian and Muslim faith backgrounds met with the Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on 20 September 2006, in an open discussion about the role religious communities can play in reversing the deepening crisis between Iran and the United States ñ writes Mark Beach, communications director of the North American relief and development agency Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).

Mennonite seeks dialogue on Iranian presidentís letter to George Bush

staff writers — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:00:00 +0100

A leading US peace church theologian believes that Christian leaders might be able to assist a constructive dialogue around Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejadís recent letter to US President George W. Bush.

'Christendom' ideology is barrier to improved Christian-Muslim relations

Press Office — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:09:56 +0100

The continuing confusion of Christianity with the dominant assumptions and institutions of Western society is one of the main barriers to improved relations with Muslims, the UK think tank Ekklesia has suggested today.

Iranian president asks Bush, what would Jesus do?

staff writers — Thu, 11 May 2006 12:00:00 +0100

The White House has publicly dismissed an extraordinary letter from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad which challenges President George W. Bushís attachment to Christian values by time-and-again asking how his warlike actions square up with the teachings of Jesus.