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PAMBANSA NG MGA SIMBAHAN SA PILIPINAS National Council of Churches in the Philippines * 879 Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines PO BOX 2639 Quezon City; PO BOX 1767 Manila 1099 ( (632) 9288636/ 9293745 FAX: (632) 9267076 Cable Address: O IKOUMENE MANILA E-mail: nccp-ga@philonline.com, nccp-ocr@philonline.com |
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February 14, 2003 Press Statement
Let There Be Peace!As the whole world trembles in fear amidst the beating of war drums by the US against Iraq, the National Council of Churches in the Philippines steadfastly declares: LET THERE BE PEACE! We condemn in the strongest terms the war footing that the US government is taking against Iraq. The NCCP joins all people who believe that this war is unjust and must be stopped. It is a hegemonic design of the US to perpetrate its empire. The consequence of this looming war especially to civilians will be tragic: that civilians suffered and died when the US attacked Afghanistan is haunting our memory; our thousands of OFWs in the Middle East will be affected adversely; and its subsequent impact in the world’s economy especially in the price of oil will further impoverish our people. We are thus aghast with the way President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has thrown her support to the Bush administration in this despicable war. We should desist from letting our country be a party to this madness. We are against any plans to involve our country in a war not of our own making and opposed by millions. This will compromise our sovereignty and security. We also appeal to the UN to remain resolute in not providing the US with a mandate to stage an attack against Iraq. Let your hands not be tainted by the innocent blood of millions. Let us all work hand in hand in thwarting the advance of the forces of death and destruction. United in prayer, we raise before God and this nation our desire for peace in this country and the world.
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