Category - War

Russian and Georgian Orthodox leaders seek understanding amid conflict

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:29:07 +0100

Patriarch Ilia of Georgia and Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Aleksei II are doing all they can to ensure that the conflict between their nations does not become "a people's war, a holy war", echoing earlier nationalistic fervour.

How 'unity' can sacrifice justice

Savi Hensman — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:47:58 +0100

Mercy, not sacrifice, is the Christian keynote when dubious appeals to unity are used in religion and in society to thwart calls for social justice, says Savi Hensman. She cites recent examples in Japan and in world Anglicanism.

Mennonites continue humanitarian efforts in conflict-torn Iraq

agency reporter — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:54:46 +0100

Five years after the 2003 invasion of Iraq the humanitarian situation for many people continues to deteriorate, says Mennonite Central Committee, which is extending its humanitarian work there.

Church peace delegation questions German arms sales

agency reporter — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:01:28 +0100

On a visit to the German Federal Defence Ministry in Berlin, members of a delegation from the World Council of Churches have posed tough questions about German arms sales and about the efficacy of war as a tool of policy.

‘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.