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Friday, November 06 2009 @ 11:27 pm
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We are horrified by the mass shooting at Fort Hood and lift up our prayers of comfort for the grieving and healing for the wounded. As the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said in response to the shootings, "No political or religious ideology could ever justify or excuse such wanton and indiscriminate violence." At this moment we once again affirm our unity across faiths. No one should have to walk in fear because someone who shares their religion, ethnicity, or appearance has committed a crime. Just as we mourn together the tragic loss of life at Fort Hood, we will stand together to keep every member of our community safe. We continue to work and pray for an end to war so that everyone at Fort Hood and every military base can live out their full lives in peace. The Steering Committee Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice. |
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Tuesday, October 20 2009 @ 06:32 pm
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<a href="http://www.multifaithpeace.org/images/articles/200...; title="View unscaled image"> </a>Bring the whole family to an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and social change on November 6th, 2009 in Palo Alto! |
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Monday, August 24 2009 @ 08:30 pm
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<a href="http://www.multifaithpeace.org/images/articles/tee...; title="View unscaled image"> </a> Faith communities from diverse traditions present:
Supporting Our Teens: A Multifaith Community Response
Monday, August 31, 7:00-9:00 PM
Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
A six member panel will be moderated by Palo Alto Mayor Peter Drekmeier, and include representatives from Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Christian Science traditions. The discussion will focus on what various faith teachings and practices can offer adults in the community (parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, friends -- anyone who cares about youth) as together we strive to better support our youth's spiritual, mental, social and physical well-being as they begin the school year. The purpose of the forum is to add the unique gifts of spiritual traditions and communities as sources of strength and guidance in service to the whole community. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information [http://www.councilofchurches-scc.org/article.php?s...; click here]. |
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Thursday, August 13 2009 @ 08:24 pm
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Support FAIR ELECTIONS...that money CAN'T buy!
Sunday, August 30, 4-6 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church, Fireside Room
505 E. Charleston, Palo Alto
Hear Ira Ruskin (State Assembly Member), Trent Lange (California Clean Money Campaign) and Peter Drekmeier (Mayor of Palo Alto). Get informed and get passionate about publicly funded FAIR ELECTIONS. Enjoy wine, cheese, and fair-trade chocolate. Build a coalition to campaign for the California Fair Elections Act on the June 2010 ballot.
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Thursday, August 13 2009 @ 08:15 pm
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<a href="http://www.multifaithpeace.org/images/articles/200...; title="View unscaled image"> </a> Join [http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy...; Amnesty International's campaign for FULL ACCOUNTABILITY of U.S. Sponsored Torture].
According to recent news reports, Attorney General Eric Holder is close to appointing a Special Prosecutor to investigate allegations of torture and abuse. This would be a welcome and crucial step towards demonstrating a commitment to human rights and the rule of law. However, it is possible that the investigation will be limited in scope. After years of evidence that torture and human rights violations were ordered and authorized from above, only lower level personnel have been held to account. We can’t let impunity for torture continue. Urge President Obama to ensure full accountability for torture and other human rights violations, as required by U.S. and international law: with a full investigation, prosecutions where warranted and remedy for victims. |
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Thursday, August 13 2009 @ 08:07 pm
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 Sam Provance, one of the whistle blowers of the Abu Ghraib scandal who was featured in the film "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" is currently living in South Carolina and facing what many whistle-blowers experience - a lot of prejudice against him, making it very difficult to get a good job as well as create community. The Project on Ethics and Art in Testimony (PEAT) which was founded by Jean Maria Arrigo (who spoke at the Torture is a Moral Issue Conference in Palo Alto in June), has set up a fund for people to "accompany" Provance with financial support. |
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Sunday, July 05 2009 @ 03:19 am
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 Dr. William J. Perry, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, will speak on Thursday, July 16, 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston Road (near Middlefield). The title of his presentation is "Reducing the Threat of Nuclear Weapons". Admission is free. The event is co-sponsored by Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice.
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Wednesday, June 03 2009 @ 01:42 am
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 Join us in marking the 22nd Anniversary of the UN Convention Against Torture!
Torture is a Moral Issue Panel: Friday, June 26, 7:30pm
First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper, Palo Alto
Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst now with Church of the Savior in Washington, D.C.;
Jean Maria Arrigo, social psychologist working to deter use of torture;
Rev. Ben Daniel, pastor and writer of faith-based social and political commentary; with
David DeCosse, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, moderating; and
John Crigler performing his composition, "Lament of an Army Interrogator."
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST Terrence Karney, former Army Interrogator and Trainer.
Torture is a Moral Issue Conference: Saturday, June 27, 9am-5pm
First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton, Palo Alto
Rev. Carol Wickersham, founder of No2Torture & on the board of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture;
Terrence Karney, former Army Interrogator and Trainer;
Janet Alexander, Stanford Law School Professor and expert in international and national security and terrorism;
Center for Survivors of Torture Speaker;
Banafsheh Akhlaghi, Amnesty International-USA Western Regional Director;
more time with Friday panelists;
plus workshops, multifaith worship & opportunities for action.
For more information about the event, click here.
Click here to download flyers for panel & conference.
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Friday, May 15 2009 @ 10:28 pm
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 Please join us for this great event in Palo Alto - all are welcome! Great food, friends, fun, and more. |
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</a>Attend this presentation on November 10th at the Los Altos Public Library
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