Forum on Iraq
Exercising Your Faith on the Verge of War

War with Iraq? Is it right? This is a question no person of faith or concerned citizen can escape as the reality of war looms ahead. To help people explore faith, citizenship, and the ambiguities of war, a forum will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. River, Independence, Missouri. The Forum will look at understanding the current situation and review various faith responses.

Presentations will include:

The Middle East Context - Steven A. Glazer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at Graceland University, will discuss the Middle Eastern context, exploring critically United States foreign policy and its impact in the Middle East.

Current U.S. Political and Military Strategies - Michael S. Casey, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Humanities, Graceland University, and Gulf War U.S. Navy Commander, will present the United States current political and military strategies, and the logistics behind them.

A Realist Case against War with Iraq -William E. Juhnke, Ph.D., Professor of History and Peace Studies, Graceland University, will consider peaceful alternatives to war.

Faith Choices: Five Christian Traditions of War and Peace - Andrew Bolton, Ph.D., Peace and Justice Ministries and Seminary, Community of Christ, will lead an exploration of different faith options to war, including pacifism, just-war, and Christian realism.

What Should We Do? - Paul M. Edwards, Ph.D., Director, Center for the Study of the Korean War, and adjunct professor, Community of Christ Seminary, will chair an open panel discussion with all participants.

Early-bird registration fee is $15 before Thursday, January 23, and $20 afterward. Materials and lunch are included. For further information and to register, please contact co-directors Rae Bromlow and Jessica Kaleikau, Iraq Forum, Peace and Justice Ministries, 1001 W. Walnut, Independence, MO 64050; (816) 833-1000, ext. 1354; fax: (816) 521-3016; e-mail jkaleikau@CofChrist.org.

Program

Troubled about possible war, wondering what is right for a faith dedicated to the pursuit of peace? Then come to: A Forum on Iraq: Exercising Your Faith on the Verge of War Saturday, January 25, 2003 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Community of Christ Temple, River and Walnut, Independence, MO
9:00 a.m.	Worship
9:15 a.m.	The Middle East Context - Steven A. Glazer, Ph.D. (associate professor of history, Graceland University)
10:05 a.m.	Current U.S. Political and Military Strategies - Michael S. Casey, Ph.D. (associate professor of humanities, Graceland University; U.S. Gulf War Commander)
10:55 a.m.	Break
11:10 a.m.	A Realist Case Against War with Iraq - William E. Juhnke, Ph.D. (professor of history and peace studies, Graceland University)
Noon	Simple Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Faith Choices: Five Christian Traditions of War and Peace - Andrew Bolton (Peace and Justice Ministries, Community of Christ World Headquarters; Community of Christ Seminary)
2:00 p.m.	What Should We Do? Panel chaired by Paul Edwards, Ph.D. (director, Center for the Study of the Korean War, Graceland University)
3:15 p.m.	Closing Worship
Co-Directors: Jessica Kaleikau and Rae Bromlow Co-sponsors: Community of Christ Peace and Justice Ministries and Center for the Study of the Korean War - Graceland University