Church of the Brethren calls for peace in Iraq

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Church of the Brethren passed a resolution calling for the end of the war in Iraq at its annual meeting.

“As disciples of Christ and members of one of the three historic peace churches, we cannot ignore the death, destruction, and violence in the war in Iraq,” the statement reads.

Passed by delegates during the meeting held July 1–5 in Des Moines, Iowa, it urged the return home of troops now in Iraq and the development of a nonviolent plan for peace in that region.

The church’s news service reported “a sizable minority” voted against the resolution, with some noting that telling their congregation of its passage would be “an unwelcome task.”