Category - War

Death toll in Afghanistan fuels British opposition to war

staff writers — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:51:55 +0100

The death of 15 British soldiers in just over a week has sparked calls for an end to the UK's involvement in the war in Afghanistan. A poll shows that the majority of the British public want troops withdrawn by the end of the year.

Younger Christians gather to learn tools of nonviolence

staff writers — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:34:09 +0100

Christians aged roughly 18-30 will assemble in London this evening for a weekend of training in nonviolence. The event is organised by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR) as part of a project to develop practical peacemaking skills.

Armed Forces Day adds insult to injury

Symon Hill — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:05:39 +0100

Today is the UK's first Armed Forces Day. It is a thinly veiled attempt to deflect scrutiny of politicians who have made disastrous decisions about war, says Symon Hill. But sentiment is no substitute for accountability.

War, men and the quest for solidarity

Jill Segger — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:40:42 +0100

War and military service can be a male attractant, says Jill Segger. If we will work with the grain of male nature wherever conscience permits and be honest in respecting its virtues, we will hold a better chance of being heard when we are compelled to stand against it.

Support urged for the people of war-torn Sri Lanka

agency reporter — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:35:37 +0000

As the bloody fighting in Sri Lanka reached a climax this month, the Methodist Church in Britain has urged Christians to offer prayer and support for hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians.

Sri Lankan pastors stay in danger zone to help victims of war

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:16:41 +0000

While all aid workers including U.N. staff, on the orders of the Sri Lankan authorities, withdrew from the Vanni region which is held by Tamil rebels, the pastors decided to stay.

African leaders seek urgent action on Congo resource conflict

agency reporter — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:37:09 +0000

Representatives of a Pan-African grouping of faith leaders say the mineral resource-based conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could be prevented if signatories to peace agreements honored their stated commitments.

Christians asked to stand with victims of oppression, poverty and violence

agency reporter — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:15:20 +0000

Christians are called to stand with those who are victims of oppression, poverty and violence, a World Council of Churches' leader has said in advance of its forthcoming United Nations Advocacy Week in New York.

Congo families face suffering after aiding victims of ongoing war

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:43:09 +0000

Thousands of families who have opened homes to those fleeing the crisis-hit eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing danger themselves as aid agencies seek to bring assistance amid conflict.

War remembrance and Christian hope

Simon Barrow — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:04:08 +0000

Today is Remembrance Day. But what is ‘remembering’ in human and Christian terms, asks Simon Barrow? How can we probe beneath the emotion and ceremony in order to discover (and practice) something life-affirming as we recall the tragedy of war?