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WAR WATCH:
A summary of Sojourners' coverage and commentary as we continue to watch, pray, and act for peace.
Eleventh-Hour Initiative Could Have Prevented War
March 18, 2003
As war approached, the U.S. church leaders’ 6-point plan became a clear alternative to war and drew serious attention
at the highest levels of the British government, U.N., Congress, and even the State Department. Regrettably, on March 17,
2003, President Bush closed the door on diplomacy and war began 48 hours later.
>>Read the complete text of the 6-point plan.
>>See the full-page advertisement that appeared in 5 British newspapers.
>>Read "There is a Third Way" op-ed in The Washington Post.
An Urgent Appeal to the Churches
We believe that U.S. war against Iraq is unjust and immoral. As a "pre-emptive" attack unprecedented in our history,
it dishonors our nation, disregards morality, and violates international law.
>>Take Action: read the complete text of the appeal and
send it to others.
Sojourners Joins Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and Religious Leaders in Nonviolent Civil Disobedience
March 27, 2002
Two Sojourners employees arrested in front of the White House in a Christian witness against the war on Iraq.
>>Read the full story with photos.
A Statement by Sojourners
March 20, 2003
The U.S. war on Iraq is a failure of political and moral imagination. Sojourners continues to believe that war is
not the answer to the threat posed by Saddam Hussein. Our political leaders did not exhaust all diplomatic options.
>>Read the complete text of the statement.
National Teach-In on the War on Iraq
From February 24-28, Sojourners organized students and citizens across the country to explore the complex issues
surrounding the war on Iraq and engage in a dialogue about creative, nonviolent alternatives. Although war has begun,
teach-ins continue to play a critical role in expressing resistance to this unjust war.
>>To organize a teach-in, download the organizer’s packet,
reading materials, flyer, and more.
Church Statements
Leaders of many denominations, seminaries, and faith organizations spoke out against the war.
>>Read what religious leaders said about the war.
Because of generous donations to our Peace Ministry, Sojourners is able to help encourage and mobilize Christians to faithful action. We are reaching more people than ever before.
If you are able to contribute, we need your help now.
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Together let us watch, pray, and act for peace.
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