What An Idea...Talk to the Iraqis!
First - Father Vitale worked with a group of people who really want to bring an end to the violence in Iraq, putting together a "Declaration of Peace," a comprehensive plan for withdrawing our troops from Iraq and building a real, working government in Iraq, and providing for the safety of the average Iraqi people.
Second - Father Vitale, Medea Benjamin, Cindy Sheehan, and Tom Hayden are traveling to Jordan to meet with members of the Iraqi Parliament, to work with them on further solidifying the peace plan.
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Iraq: The Power of Truth In A War Based On Lies
In all, it was an amazing evening.
The following morning, during worship at First Presbyterian Church in Palo Alto, I shared a prayer for Scott Ritter. Because of that prayer, several people asked that I write up my reflections on the evening, and what prompted my prayer for Scott, so that others who had been there that evening could understand my interpretation of what happened. Plus, for those who were not there, a lot of important information and ideas warrant discussion.
The following represents my reflections on the Power of Truth In A War Based On Lies, and the people who made that evening come to life.
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