Points of View

The Iraqi Conflict

While these views are not necessarily those of Religions for Peace - USA they are important articulations of concern about the war in Iraq by our various member bodies.

Looking for what U.S. religious communities have to say about Iraq? We were curious too. Here are some interesting web links.

Abyssinian Baptist Church - Leaning on Faith in War Time, Interview with Rev. Calvin Butts

ASMA Society- Cordoba Initiative

Buddhist Churches of America- Anti-War Statement

Church of the Brethren- Response to War, Campaign... Action Alerts, Speaking Peace, Statement of General Secretary *

Conference of Major Superiors of Men- Letter to Prime Minister Blair and President Bush *

Disciples of Christ- We Are For Peace, We Still Look For Peace *

Episcopal Church- A Statement from Bishop Griswold *

ELCA- Response to US Pre-Emptive Military Strike on Iraq, Statement of ELCA Presiding Bishop, Church Council Resolution- Nov 2002, Should We Invade Iraq? *

Friends World Committee for Consultation- Quaker Service Agencies Statement on the Launching of War

Greek Orthodox- Ecumenical Patriarchate Urges Peaceful Resolution to Iraq Crisis, The Church Affirms That War, Terrorism... Are the Tragic Results of Sin

Islamic Circle of North America/Islamic Society of North America- NCC, ICNA, ISNA Joint Statement

Jewish Reconstructionist Federation- Statement from Leaders of the Reconstructionist Movement

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers- War Against Iraq: A Defeat for Humanity *

National Baptist Convention- Intercession in the Prospect of War with Iraq *

National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA- NCC, ICNA, ISNA Joint Statement *

Orthodox Church in America- Archpastoral Message, OPF Iraq Appeal Sent to President Bush *

Presbyterian Church USA- Variety of Views, Presbyterians Urged to Place Their Trust in Jesus Christ *

Religions for Peace- International- Do Not Give Up On Peace, A Statement of the Executive Committee

Rissho Kosei-Kai (Engaged Buddhist Community)- Peaceful Resolution of the Iraqi Crisis

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore- Pope Pleas for World to Avert War with Iraq

Unitarian Universalist Association- UUA's President, Rev. William Sinkford's, Statement on US Military Action *

United Church of Christ- Statement Opposing US War with Iraq *

United Methodist Church- Bush Admonished to Halt Threat of Iraq Attack, Bishop Urges Church to Pray for Peace *

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops- Statement on Iraq, Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, Statement on War with Iraq

These following articles include statements made and/or support given by multiple members of RFP-USA: Statement on Iraq, Churches for Middle East Peace, Church Leaders Oppose Attack on Iraq, Win Without War, Faith-based Groups Speak Out- 20 Sept 2002, Disarm Iraq Without War, Evangelical Figures Oppose Religious Leaders Broad