Understanding the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict: Christian Reflections for Peace with Justice

Programs @ The Edge: "A Brown-bag Lunch with Aaron Chan, M. Div.
Tuesday, October 5, Noon
Cafeteria, Cesar Chavez Student Union
Aaron Chan, a graduate of the Pacific School of Religion, has been to Israel-Palestine 4 times. Most recently, he attended the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Program (Spring of 2003). Along with volunteers from around the world, Aaron sought to live, work, and be in solidarity with those working for Peace in the region . . . and then return home to advocate for peace to their governments, churches, and media. Join us as we hear from Aaron over lunch."

Embarrassing Find: South Korea has a Nuclear Program Too!

Toronto Sun: "Here comes another huge nuclear embarrassment for Washington.
UN nuclear inspectors just caught close U.S. ally South Korea enriching small amounts of plutonium and uranium to weapons grade."

Nonproliferation and disarmament go hand in hand

International Herald Tribune: "Seven foreign ministers speak out. Nuclear weapons, a legacy of the cold war, today give rise to dangerous new perspectives. Old and new threats converge, putting at risk the security of us all."

Take Action: God is Not a Republican. Or a Democrat.

Sojourners: "Sign our petition and send a message that the Religious Right does not speak for you. Remind America that Jesus taught us to be peacemakers, advocates for the poor, and defenders of justice. Rather than endorsing any party, we must examine each candidate in light of the complete range of Christian ethics and values. "

Get Out the Vote

CodePink: "November 2 is Election Day, and this is likely to be the most important election of our lifetime. Not only is this election a national referendum on the policies of the last four years, it will shape the policies of our country over the next four years and into the future. Your participation is crucial."

Messages of Peace

Tuesday, Sept. 21, was the International Day of Prayer for Peace, part of the World Council of Church's Decade to Overcome Violence. Their web site has a series of world Christian leaders and peacemakers - including Desmond Tutu, Hanan Ashrawi, and Hildegard Goss Mayr - offering video messages about the power and promise of peace.

US refuses to back world hunger battle

Scotsman.com News - International - US refuses to back world hunger battle