Subject: Peace - NOT Poverty

From: "FaithfulAmerica.org" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 16:21:57 -0800

Peace - NOT Poverty: Help Craft an Alternative to WAR  

Dear  David :

Normally,  we wouldn't email you twice in a week, but we know you are concerned about the horrendous human and economic toll the war in Iraq is exacting - a war that is now in its THIRD year!  Further, we are committed to offering you ways to express your faith and make your voice heard.

For these reasons, we wanted you to know about an event that is both unique and powerful.  We hope you will consider joining MILLION PEOPLE OF CONSCIENCE in a "WRITE-IN" on March 30 to end the Iraq War.

Using a wonderfully powerful collaborative tool called "synanim"  you will be able to actually help craft this document with hundreds of thousands of others in REAL TIME - a statement that will embody the depth and thoughtfulness of peace-loving people across this nation.

This is not a petition or chat room, but is your opportunity to share your commitment to non-violence and justice with others and to create a common Declaration called Peace Not Poverty. 

REGISTER to participate in this online event by day's end on March 27 at  www.peacenotpoverty.org where you will find details.

Participation is open to anyone with an internet accessible computer, anywhere in the world. The Write-In will use a unique technology that enables groups to work collaboratively and create a synthesized consensus online in a few hours.

This "Write-In" is part of a plan to build what the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.called the "Beloved Community" (details of all events at  www.buildingbeloved.org 

On April 4, the Peace Not Poverty declaration will be read by the consensus leader at a special "Beyond Iraq" interfaith service in Riverside Church in New York .

This televised event will mark the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech against the Vietnam War in 1967 and launch a determined, on-going nationwide effort to end the war.

No matter what your faith or belief system, we want you to know you are welcome in the crafting of this most democratic of documents for the cause of peace.  We hope you'll also forward this notice to your friends and colleagues and let them know.

How we value your commitment and care!  Blessings to you as you celebrate what is closest to your heart in this blessed season.

Vince Isner & the FaithfulAmerica.org Team

The many co-sponsors of the "Write-In" include:
Clergy and Laity Concerned about Iraq
Clergy and Laity Network
Faith Voices for the Common Good
Drive Democracy
Fellowship of Reconciliation
United for Peace and Justice
National Council of Churches
FaithfulAmerica
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Gold Star Families for Peace
Pax Christi USA
The Tikkun Community
Unitarian Universalist Association
The Shalom Center
World Sikh Council-America Region
Progressive Christians Uniting
Protestants for the Common Good
Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America
Christians for Justice Action (United Church of Christ)
Disciples Justice Action Network
Witherspoon Society
Church of the Brethren, Peace Witness Office
Rainbow PUSH Coalition Clergy and Laity Network
The WHALE Center
The Bruderhof
Call to Action
The Witness Magazine
One Life Institute
Peace and Security Project of Iowa
Episcopal Divinity School

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