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The Catholic Community Forms its Conscience on War and Terrorism
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a Catholic dialogue on the complex moral and political questions of conscience
facing all American citizens. The Catholic community affirms nonviolence as
an ideal, urges exploration of nonviolent forms of dispute resolution and
supports people of conscience who refuse to bear arms. The community also
embraces men and women in the armed forces and its leaders affirm the right
of the state, in some circumstances, to use force to secure justice. How
can a local church, or a parish, or an individual Catholic live by convictions
born of faith in a society marked by religious diversity and sometimes by
very serious moral differences? Panelists and participants will address one
another with a sense of shared responsibility for the witness and mission
of their church and for the actions taken by their government.
Featuring:
Suzanne
Shanley, Agape Community
Kristin
Heyer, Boston College
Scott
Schaeffer-Duffy, St. Francis and Therese House
Ward
Thomas, College of the Holy Cross
Try to read “A Pastoral Message: Living with Faith and Hope After September
11“ a statement adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,
November 14, 2001.
See www.nccbuscc.org/sdwp/sept11.htm
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December 13, 2001,
3:30-5:30, Rehm Library of Smith Hall
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Sponsored by Office of Justice and Peace, Diocese of Worcester, Worcester
Peaceworks, and Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, College of the Holy
Cross.
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