“The only way the wars will end, is when the soldiers refuse to fight” — Napoleon
From statements issued by their leaders, it seems clear that Christian soldiers are being asked to choose between following the military leadership of George W. Bush or the spiritual leadership of their own churches.
For example, The Church World Service, a long-time Christian relief/service organization, sponsored by 46 different denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Evangelical and most every other major Church body, is unequivocal in their stance:
“In concert with ecumenical bodies across the U.S. and worldwide, Church World Service has opposed and continues to oppose this preemptive war against Iraq. As an ecumenical humanitarian organization that has been engaged in relief, development, refugee assistance, and advocacy for more than 50 years, Church World Service knows well the human cost of modern warfare, especially to the most vulnerable. From our faith in Christ and God’s love for all people, we believe that this war is wrong and unjust.”
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