Christian Peace Witness for Iraq

(new)
Lutherans were part of a very successful vigil held on March 7 and will also be active in other future actions.

Testimonio Público Cristiano para la Paz en Irak
Folleto en español (pdf, doc)

United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) held a Direct Action - March 19
5 Years Too Many campaign, marking the 5th anniversary of the Iraq war.

 

"It’s Time to Talk" A thoughtful, stimulating activity for adult forums and youth groups to explore together the growing concerns about the Iraq War. (5-06)

What's the Alternative to Military Action Against Iraq? - this article explores both alternatives to military action in Iraq and the reasons why they weren't considered in the period before the war. It is an analysis that is still amazingly relevant, and was originally published in various forms in The Journal of Lutheran Ethics in Nov. 2002; Peace Chronicle, an academic journal, in Dec. 2002; the Sojourners magazine Iraq teach-in packet in Jan. 2003, and many web sites.

Kairos 2006, a wide-ranging critique of US foreign policy from a Christian perspective with discussion questions, Stand of Confession, resource guide, and resolution (5-06)

"It takes Courage" published in The Lutheran magazine (3-03)

"What Now for Peacemaking? (4-03)

"Dissent during War" (4-30-03)

Statements from Religious Leaders About Iraq - October 2002
Catholic - Episcopalian - Jewish - Lutheran - Mennonite - Methodist - Presbyterian - Quaker - Unitarian - United Church of Christ - Ecumenical

"Statement from the PLU Peace Studies Working Group on Iraq" (3-18-03)

"Twelve Concerns About War with Iraq." (12-02, rev. 3-03)

"President Bush, as a parent . . ." (1-03, rev. 3-03)

The Crisis in Iraq and the Response of the Churches (1-03)
(download software to view pdf)

Facts for Action . . .
regularly updated bibliography on the Iraq War and Key Underlying Issues (this version, 11-02)

NO WAR IN IRAQ! An Appeal and a Call to Action (11-02)

Peace Pledge (11-02)

We are called to be peacemakers Prophetic statement of the Lutheran Peace Fellowship board, 2/02.

Map of Iraq