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"the theological principles upon which the Christian Churches over the years have worked to reduce and eliminate weapons are principles quite fundamental to the Christian faith itself...[and] demand that adherents of the faith live their lives through actions reflective of these principles. The belief in God demands that believers turn away from the idolatry of militarism, and not engage in pursuits that support it. The belief in the sovereignty of God requires believers to find their security in God, and not in armaments." |
Dr Antonios Kireopoulos, speaking to the 2nd
Ecumenical Conference on the Arms Trade in 2004
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Few Christians would disagree with this statement and would readily acknowledge that the free movement of weapons around the world is a major impediment to peace and justice. Our country is consistently one of the top five global armaments exporters and continues to sell weapons to countries with dismal human rights records and those where the massive expenditure on arms would have been much better spent on education, health and social welfare. Although not one of the eight Millennium Development Goals, an end to the arms trade would be a key factor in making poverty history.
The CAAT Christian Network (CN) was formed in 1989 to bring to the attention of national Churches and Christian organisations, the immorality of the arms trade. The CN provides resources, both written materials and speakers, which will help you to challenge others in your Church to think more about these issues. The CN is a member of the Network of Christian Peace Organisations representing denominational pacifist groups, the Historic Peace Churches and interdenominational organisations. The CN is also a founding member of the Interfaith Group for Morally Responsible Investment (IMRI, launched in December 2005) whose first campaign is to persuade the Church of England to sell its shares in Caterpillar Inc.
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