08/09/2026
A selection from our Minute on War with Iran and All Wars (please see comments for the full statement!):
"At present, there are more armed conflicts and conflict-related fatalities around the globe than humanity has suffered since World War II. [ . . . ] We recognize as Quakers that there is the Light of the Divine in all of us and no one person is disposable.
So, what can we as Quakers do beyond composing a minute to address the immediate conflict in Iran and Lebanon?
1. Advocate with courage and conviction for a shift in resource priorities from the military industrial complex to human and planetary needs.
2. Speak out in opposition to ALL wars; there is no good or justifiable war.
3. “Wage non-violence” – ask ourselves what we can do before wars start to advocate for peace.
4. Most modern wars are driven by oil and capital – how do we challenge these priorities?
5. Recognize that it is a system we are resisting, not one particular leader.
6. Support conscientious objectors who are trying to live their commitment to peace.
7. It can be hard to recognize the light of the divine in all, but our peace witness requires it and underpins everything we do.
