Peace

Peace is the state in which we are in accord with God, the earth, others and ourselves. We know that true, lasting peace among us can finally be attained only through unity in the life of the spirit. We work to create the conditions of peace, such as freedom, justice, cooperation and the right sharing of the world’s resources.

As we work for peace in the world, we search out the seeds of war in ourselves and in our way of life. We refuse to join in actions which lead to destruction and death. We seek ways to cooperate to save life and strengthen the bonds of unity among all people.

• Do we live in the virtue of that life and power which takes away the occasion of all war?
• Do we refrain from taking part in war as inconsistent with the spirit of Christ?
• What are we doing to remove the causes of war and to bring about the conditions of peace? Where there are hatred, division and strife, how are we instruments of reconciliation and love?
• How do we communicate to others an understanding of the basis of our peace testimony?
• As we work for peace in the world, are we nourished by peace within ourselves?