ShareFear not: Seek peace in our world
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Learn | Pray | Give | Advocate for changeFollow the Money on Prezi presentation by Alan Stucky The war horse is a vain hope for victory, and by its great might it cannot save. Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and shield. – Psalm 33:17, 20 The United States is the world’s military superpower. With U.S. military bases in more than 150 countries, the U.S. spends more on its military than nearly all other nations of the world combined. Ironically, we still live in fear. U.S. “militarism” is felt in many ways: military aid that fuels the civil war in Colombia; the militarized border with Mexico; thousands of troops present in Afghanistan and Iraq; and needs that go unmet in U.S. communities while the military enjoys increased funding. As noted by the Psalmist, military strength is a vain hope for security. Join us as we explore ways to build a worldwide community that is peaceful and secure, recognizing that in our weakness, God's true strength is revealed (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). Reflections by Cindy and Daryl Byler, co-representatives for MCC programs in Iraq, Iran and Jordan On promoting peacemaking in Iraq as a U.S. citizen You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Biblical themes among Christians in the Middle East You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Sources of fear among people in the Middle East You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly. Learn
PrayPrayer against violence, a prayer for peace GiveSupport MCC's peace programming around the world Current MCC peace projects addressing militarism:
Advocate for changeMilitary spending 1. Support the Invest in the Future postcard campaign. Order copies of the postcard for your congregation by emailing the MCC Washington Office at mccwash@mcc.org. Remember that each person can sign up to three postcards - one for each Senator, and one for his/her House representative. 2. Send an email to your Members of Congress urging them to cut the military budget. Cluster bombs Send an email to your members of Congress in support of restrictions on the use of cluster bombs. |
Learn MoreStudy guides Thermostat: How can we turn toward peace in a time of fear? The federal budget and military spending Behind the Camouflage: Military enlistment Some take pride in chariots: U.S. military spending (Washington Memo newsletter, Winter 2011-2012) Articles When Hillary Clinton met Phongsavath Souliyalat Communicating Iraq's civil society needs in Washington Imagine if the U.S. only spent half a trillion on the military... Taking our share (military spending) "Fear not!" for "The root of war is fear" Pamphlets Videos From Harm to Hope: Standing with Cluster Bomb Survivors Links Civilian Public Service: The Story Continues MCC Washington: federal budget, military spending MCC Conscientious objection information Turning Toward Peace: War Taxes |
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