Iraq War Minute 2007

1.  “This is my commandment, That ye love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)

The occupation of Iraq is a violation of our religious faith and our hopes for all humanity.  Each and every one of us, as an expression our our faith, must do whatever we can to bring an end to all acts of war and destruction done in our name.

 We ask the yearly meeting to endorse the following minute:

 In the midst of the calls of many causes for our attention, Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) holds as a matter of primary concern the ending of the occupation of Iraq and the withdrawal of United States troops as promptly as possible. While we are most anxious that the killing and maiming of U.S. troops and the people of Iraq should cease, we are also aware that the continuation of this conflict is a great drain on the internal resources of our country and also brings desolation to the cities of Iraq. Rather than bringing peace, our use of military might threatens to grow and further spread violence and destruction across the borders and to more people and lands. Uncontrolled military spending deprives the poor and needy of our county of material and medical care.