Revision of our anti-war resolution
January 27, 2009
The resolution, which was approved on Jan. 12, 2003, is as follows: “As Unitarian Universalists, we hold to the goal of a world community with peace, liberty and justice for all. Therefore, we call on our national leaders to use creative, peaceful means to resolve conflict with Iraq, to stand with other nations in the international community who are working for the elimination of weapons of mass destruction, to support the international promotion of human rights and to cease advocating preemptive war. We support the members of our congregation who are taking public stands for peace and encourage them to witness for our religious community”
Help our committee wrestle with the following questions: Should Bell Street change this resolution so it is more relevant to today’s world? If so, what changes should be made? Can a revised resolution guide the actions of church members? Where should we carry the Bell Street Chapel banner? If a revision is agreed to, it will be presented to the congregation at its meeting in January.
~Joanne DeVoe,
Parish and Social Concerns Committee
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