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War and Peace #165(c)

By United Methodist General Conference
Jul 10, 2008, 08:55

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War and Peace

¶ 165 (c) of the United Methodist Social Principles
Adopted by 2008 General Conference
of The United Methodist Church


War and Peace

We believe war is incompatible with the teachings and example of Christ. We therefore reject war as an instrument of national foreign policy. We oppose unilateral first/pre-emptive strike actions and strategies on the part of any government. As disciples of Christ, we are called to love our enemies, reject the use of violence, seek justice, and serve as reconcilers of conflict. We insist that the first moral duty of all nations is to work together to resolve by peaceful means every dispute that arises between or among them. We advocate the extension and strengthening of international treaties and institutions that provide a framework within the rule of law for responding to aggression, terrorism, and genocide. We believe that human values outweigh military claims as governments determine their priorities; that the militarization of society must be challenged and stopped; that the manufacture, sale, and deployment of armaments must be reduced and controlled; and that the production, possession, our use of nuclear weapons be condemned. Consequently, we endorse general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control.

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