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hrmjustin

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Thu Jul 17, 2014, 08:21 PM Jul 2014

Powerful Anti-War Statements From Peaceful People Of Faith

Yasmine Hafiz

As news headlines around the world are filled with reports of violent conflict, it's important that people keep fighting for peace. Peace is something that must be actively worked for, as we consciously decide to move away from war. Speaking up is just one way to do that.

Here are some of the most powerful anti-war statements from people of faith.

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"Great is peace, as the whole Torah was given in order to promote peace in the world, as it is stated, 'Her ways are pleasant ways and all her paths are peace.'"

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/17/religious-quotes-peace_n_5592996.html?utm_hp_ref=religion

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Powerful Anti-War Statements From Peaceful People Of Faith (Original Post) hrmjustin Jul 2014 OP
"No more war, never again war." Fortinbras Armstrong Jul 2014 #1

Fortinbras Armstrong

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1. "No more war, never again war."
Fri Jul 18, 2014, 08:08 AM
Jul 2014

Is a quote from Pope Paul VI, in his speech at the United Nations in 1965.

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