We believe that as a faith organization that respects the inherent worth and dignity of every person and our interdependence we can strongly state that no circumstances justify the horrendous acts of violence against civilians. As well, no circumstances justify subjugation, isolation, persecution, and violence against another group of people. Our statement calls for a peaceful resolution and condemns all acts of violence. We stand by this call. As the situation changes or escalates, we may reissue this call more stridently; the Religions for Peace statement is an example we feel aligns closely with our stance.
I urge all those who feel passionately about the situation in Israel and Palestine to write to your MPs and the Prime Minister. You can use the words grounded in our U*U faith that are supplied in the sample letter and expand on your own personal convictions. Please speak to those with the power to effect change. Use your voice to amplify the call for a ceasefire and real efforts for peace and justice with mutual humanity at its root.
– Kiersten Moore
CUC Board President
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