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| An Iraq journey: remembering Rutba, seeing Jesus | 2/16/2010 | by Weldon D. Nisly |
- Every day for nearly seven years I have remembered Iraq and envisioned returning to that war-torn occupied land. I have longed to return to Iraq with Christian Peacemaker Teams and dreamed of going back to Rutba, a desert city in Western Iraq. Rutba holds a special place in my heart. I will always remember Rutba as the place where Iraqi people bandaged our wounds in a time of war.
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| Someone loves you | 5/20/2008 | by Susan Mark Landis |
- As I languidly lay in my own bed at home after days on the road and closed my eyes, daring traffic patterns and huge plates of rice, bazaar shops and ancient mosques danced past. When I unpacked my suitcases, the smells of Iran wafted through the room--the dust, chicken kabobs, polluting traffic, pomegranates, pistachios and dates, the sweat of women wearing scarves and long sleeves in 90-degree weather, masked by perfumes.
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| Active Pacifism | 11/20/2007 | by Gabe Schlabach |
- Modern-day pacifism, even in a time of war, often seems to be little more than an attempt to separate ourselves from the actions of our country.
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| Los latinos anabaptistas y su relación con el gobierno estadounidense | 2/15/2006 | by Jorge Vielman |
- Nosotros los latinos somos mayoría entre las razas minoritarias de los Estados Unidos. Explicaré las tres áreas en las que los latinos están más relacionados con el gobierno del país: la militar, la migratoria y la económica.
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| Lessons from the Freedom Movement: One African-American Mennonite's view of peace in relationship to life and government | 1/30/2006 | by Kenneth Thompson |
- Lessons from the Freedom Movement: One African-American Mennonite's view of peace in relationship to life and government
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| Stories about Mennonites and Muslims in the US | 1/30/2006 | by Jason Shenk |
- Expanding on “Relationships between Mennonites and Muslims in the United States” from “Faith, War, and Government,” these stories present a closer look at the process and details involved when Mennonites and Muslims build relationships together. Contact information is provided at the end of each story so that interested readers can get in touch with those involved for further information or consultation. The accounts are presented with the hope that we may learn from one another, sparking new relationships that enliven and enrich both traditions.
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| Trends and Lessons from the Stories of Mennonites and Muslims | 1/30/2006 | by Jason Shenk |
- When transcribing the interviews that comprised my research, I noticed a number of significant trends and lessons that seemed to be helpful for thinking about building relationships in the context of Mennonites and Muslims.
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| Advocacy Case Studies | 1/30/2006 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- Three case studies in advocacy: Just the fax (Iraq), For such a time as this (Colombia), Bridges not walls (Israel-Palestine)
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| Lefties in the Army, A Peacemaker in the White House? | 1/24/2006 | by Ron Kraybill |
- What, lefties in the Army? A peacemaker in the White House? We witness here learnings from the school of hard reality, the results of deadly encounter with the limits of force as a tool for security.
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| Faith, war and government (PDF) | 1/24/2006 | |
- A Mennonite Church USA study resource for congregations in response to delegate discussion and action at the Charlotte (NC) 2005 Delegate Assembly about relationship to government and the war in Iraq Published December 2005.
(548K .PDF)
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| Terrorism in the heartland | 8/16/2005 | by Leo Hartshorn |
- A forgotten chapter of American history, when whites terrorized blacks in Tulsa in 1921, is a sobering reminder of what constitutes “terrorism.”
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| After the guns fall silent | 7/19/2005 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- The land mines left ticking silently in the ground of Iraq may be the most dangerous of all.
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| We can’t see the people for the war | 7/19/2005 | by Max Ediger |
- Americans were not the only ones gravely wounded, and still suffering decades later, because of the war in Viet Nam.
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| Report of the MCC Advocacy Delegation on Iraq | 3/21/2005 | by Peter Dula |
- The situation in Iraq remains dire, despite the cautious optimism that resulted from the recent elections. The misguided invasion and serious subsequent failures of policy have unleashed dynamics that have had serious negative consequences for Iraqis, including its Christian minority.
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| Overcome by evil, or overcoming evil with good? | 5/20/2004 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- In this commentary on the news of U.S. soldiers' abuse of Iraqi prisoners, MCC U.S. Washington Office Directory J. Daryl Byler calls for the U.S. government to re-think its approach to the "war on terror."
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| Word become flesh | 5/19/2004 | by Melanie Zuercher |
- Abuse of Iraqis at the Abu Ghraib prison incarnates the "word" imbedded in the very soil and fabric of U.S. culture, but it is not the incarnation that illuminates our lives as Christians.
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| Hearing a different voice in Iraq | 4/21/2004 | by Susan Mark Landis |
- Though Iraq is constantly in the headlines, the majority of Iraqi voices aren't heard in the mainstream media. Here are some resources to help bridge the gap as we balance our acts of compassion and advocacy.
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| The weeds of war | 4/21/2004 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- Nearly a year ago, President Bush declared the end of "major hostilities" in Iraq, yet April has been the war's deadliest month so far. What have been some of the costs of war that don't always make headlines?
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| Letter to Douglas Daft, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company | 6/25/2003 | by CPT |
- Letter to Douglas Daft, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company from CPT
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| FAQ The Coca-Cola Company | 6/25/2003 | by CPT |
- FAQs about CPT’s "Walk of Conscience" to the World of Coca-Cola
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| Home from Iraq | 4/16/2003 | by Weldon Nisly |
- I am grateful to be home again and healing from our Christian Peacemaker mission in Iraq and Jordan. And yet I long to be in Baghdad with our Iraqi sisters and brothers in these days.
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| Smell of death, taste of life | 4/9/2003 | by Susan Mark Landis |
- This weekend the reality of CPT's witness and the risks our CPT heroes take, sprung alive. The acrid smell of death haunted me while I represented Mennonite Church USA at the Christian Peacemaker Teams steering committee meeting March 27-29 in Chicago.
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| Victims of war are not our enemies | 4/4/2003 | by Weldon Nisly |
- Weldon Nisly, Pastor, Seattle Mennonite Church, writes of his experiences in Iraq.
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| Resources for Worship March 30, 2003 | 3/20/2003 | by Susan Mark Landis |
- Worship Resources and Ideas for the Sunday following the March 2003 attack on Iraq.
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| Letter to congregations from Jim Schrag, Executive Director | 3/20/2003 | by Jim Schrag |
- Our country is officially at war with Iraq. What is our call from God during this time?
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| Ten possible congregational and personal responses in the face of war | 3/20/2003 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- Ten possible congregational and personal responses in the face of war
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| PEACE AND FAITH Antiwar activism and Christianity have been hand-in-hand for centuries | 3/19/2003 | by David B. Miller |
- Christians who are committed to nonviolence do not ground their commitment in a liberal political agenda, nor is it the result of having "been blackmailed by celebrities, relativists, fatalists and terrorists..."
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| Messages from Mennonite leaders: God's people have hope | 3/19/2003 | by MC USA Leaders |
- A collection of messages from Mennonite Church USA leaders giving comfort on the brink of war.
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| Mennonite Responses to Terrorism and Possible War with Iraq | 2/6/2003 | |
- Mennonite Church USA disseminated information and ideas for nonviolent alternatives to the war on terrorism in 2002 in these ways...
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| Don't Brawl in the Presence of Evil | 2/4/2003 | by Ronald S. Kraybill |
- How to respond to evil? We are under attack by people intent on gravely wounding us. Destroying the bad guys seems to offer the obvious answer. History suggests other possibilities.
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| 'Stop, look and listen': Religious leaders on Iraq | 1/30/2003 | by David B. Miller |
- When you come to a dangerous crossing, it is always wise to stop, look and listen to determine the implications of moving forward. We are approaching such a crossing as a nation in our preparations for war with Iraq.
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| Pressing Questions (about Iraq) | 1/16/2003 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- Still, there are many in the pews - both those who oppose and those who quietly support war - who are haunted by pressing questions as the Iraq crisis seems to be coming to a head. Here are some of the questions I hear:
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| Women's Fast for Peace | 1/16/2003 | by Larry Guengerich |
- As the threat of a U.S. invasion of Iraq escalates, Mennonite Central Committee invites women of faith to participate in a fast for peace.
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| MCC Relief Kit dedication | 1/13/2003 | by Jane Yoder-Short |
- Dedication for MCC relief kits for Iraq.
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| A Holiday Wish | 12/28/2002 | by John Paul Lederach |
- "If you had ten minutes with George Bush what would you say about the pending war with Iraq?"
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| Additional Action Ideas for Iraq | 10/16/2002 | by Susan Mark Landis |
- Several additional ways you can support Pease with Iraq.
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| Costly War | 10/15/2002 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- Lost in the build-up for this war has been any serious admission by the Bush administration of the short- and long-term consequences of an unprovoked, preemptive U.S. attack on Iraq.
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| Letter from Churches for Middle East Peace to President Bush | 9/18/2002 | |
- Letter from Churches for Middle East Peace to President Bush opposing an invasion of Iraq at this time. It was delivered on September 12,2002.
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| Reflections on U.S. policy toward Iraq: Making space, saving face | 8/3/2002 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- There is still a face-saving way out of the tight political corner that President Bush has constructed. But the space is small. And time is running out.
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| A Brief History of United Nations Sanctions Against Iraq | 7/2/2002 | by John Rempel |
- A summary of UN sanctions against Iraq.
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| Biblical/Theological Rationale For Resisting a US Invasion of Iraq | 6/28/2002 | by Leo Hartshorn |
- Why should we oppose a U.S. invasion of Iraq? As followers of Jesus Christ, we seek first the reign of God on earth as it is in heaven.
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| Talking Points for Letters to Government Officials about Iraq | 6/19/2002 | by Daryl Byler |
- Advocacy message: The way of war is not the path to peace.
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| UNICEF Humanitarian Action: Iraq Donor Update 29 May 2002 | 5/29/2002 | |
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| U.S.-Iraq Policy: Has the Die for War Been Cast? | 6/28/2001 | by J. Daryl Byler |
- Is war against Iraq inevitable? What can church members do that might make a difference?
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| Canadian Policy — “Soft Power” | 6/28/2001 | by Bill Janzen |
- Canada's policy on Iraq is not radically different from that of the United States though there are somewhat stronger elements of multilateralism, "soft power," and humanitarianism, and, of course, Canada is a much smaller player.
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| Legacy of the Gulf War | 6/21/2001 | |
- The Gulf War ended - supposedly on February 28, 1991 - after 42 days of bombing from the air. However, in many ways the war never ended. It has left a profound legacy.
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| Overview of Iraq | 6/21/2001 | |
- Iraq is rich in history, culture and people. The land that now encompasses modern Iraq is known as the "Cradle of Civilization."
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