Mail Again

It is my usual practice to post mail I receive when I am in sympathy and agreement on the issue. I find it strange that religious people might consider torture acceptable.  All that is required of us is to reflect on the torture inflicted on our Lord and Savior on the cross, and remember that each human being is in some sense him, and we would refuse under any circumstances to torture.

TORTURE IS A MORAL ISSUE

Dear NRCAT Supporter: Many of you have already begun planning activities to mark Torture Awareness Month during the month of June. We are pleased to announce that NRCAT has developed these additional resources for congregations to use for education and advocacy: “Repairing the Brokenness: A Faithful Response to U.S.-sponsored Torture” – a new 10-minute video and discussion guide, focused on accountability as a path to national healing and redemption.  Watch it online!  Available on DVD – order for $5.00. Advocacy resources – postcards and petition to encourage action on the Senate Intelligence Committee investigation report. Worship resources – available next week, including sermon talking points, a prayer and bulletin insert. You’ll find more information about these and other resources on NRCAT’s Torture Awareness Month webpage. Please use this brief form to tell us about your plans and how we can better support your local efforts during June. Thank you for helping to raise awareness of this important issue in your congregation and community. Sincerely, Linda Gustitus, President Rev. Richard Killmer, Executive Director