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As Friends, We Reaffirm that War Is Not the Answer in Syria
There are no easy solutions to the violence in Syria. But our faith and experience lead us to reaffirm that bombing will not end that violence. Only by addressing the root causes of violence and conflict in Syria can we move the U.S. closer to peace.Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Friends in Italy
Quakers in Italy are deeply grieved by the destruction, suffering and deaths in Gaza and in Israel/Palestine. We demand an immediate cease-fire. I Quaccheri in Italia sono profondamente affranti dalla distruzione, dalla sofferenza e dalle morti a Gaza e in Israele/Palestina. Chiediamo un immediato cessate il fuoco.Virginia Beach Friends Meeting Peace Minute
Virginia Beach Friends Meeting sent this Peace Minute to their representatives and legislators, January 2020.
Minute on Peace in Israel-Palestine, Hanover Friends Meeting (NH)
Hanover Friends Meeting urges the U.S. and all parties to work quickly for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.Minute of Intent to protect, Asheville Friends Meeting (NC)
As human beings we are all children of God and recognize that among us are many dear friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and others who are immigrants in this country or otherwise marginalized.Minute on Intent to Protect, Fayetteville Friends Meeting (NC)
As faith communities inspired by a common sense of divine standards in goodness and compassion, we join in publicly stating our intent to peacefully yet determinedly defend the defenseless and vulnerable in their need.Minute on Intent to Protect, Raleigh Friends Meeting (NC)
As faith communities inspired by a common sense of divine standards in goodness and compassion, we join in publicly stating our intent to peacefully yet determinedly defend the defenseless and vulnerable in their need.Minute on Genocide in Gaza, Friends Meeting of Austin
Because of our testimonies of integrity and equality and our commitment to peaceful resolution to conflicts, Quakers from Austin Texas call on our US government to end American complicity in genocide as defined by the international Genocide Convention.Minute on Westminster arrests, Roanoke Friends Meeting
The recent police raid on the Westminster Quaker Meeting House has strongly shaken the U.K. and the wider Quaker community.Minute on Sensitive Locations, Durham Friends Meeting
The very threat of intrusion of government agents in our sacred places not only diminishes our religious practice but also discourages our most vulnerable neighbors from joining us.