Posts Tagged ‘Quakers’

Siding with peace in the Middle East

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
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Pope Francis said it well: “War does not solve any problem, it only sows death and destruction, increases hatred, multiplies revenge. War erases the future.” The future for Palestinians and Israelis is being erased each passing day. Before it is too late, the United States and Congress should side with peace, not more war, in Read more

ANZAC Day peace vigil: Respect for the fallen or freedom of speech?

Monday, May 1st, 2017
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On Anzac Day a group small elderly Whanganui women took part in a peace vigil. They were Quakers, members of the Religious Society of Friends, who strive to “bring about God’s will without the use of force or violence.” Quakers refuse to take part in war and preparation for war; and oppose the culture of militarism. Read more