What is my response to terrorism, killing, bombs, and war?
If it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere
insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate
them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and
evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to
destroy a piece of his own heart? - Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does
not become a monster. - Friedrich Nietzche
hatred bounces. - e. e. cummings
Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each
others eyes for an instant? - Henry David Thoreau
War is the invention of the human mind. The human mind can invent
peace with justice. - Norman Cousins
Queries
Why do so many people hate America?
Will a war increase or decrease our security?
Will bombs and a war end terrorism?
Should we choose the international rule of law or of military force?
Would the thousands killed on September 11 prefer killing 6000 or 60,000
more, or actions to prevent future killings?
Should we support actions that put thousands or millions of people at risk
of starvation and death in Afghanistan?
What can we do that is consistent with our principles and goals of peace
and justice that will decrease reasons for terrorism in the future, and
increase security for everyone?
Peace and Social Order Committee
Click here to return to the Friends Home Page