Peace Is the Only Path

Catholic members of Congress have asked the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to take a more active role in ending the war in Iraq. Read more here. Here's a brief excerpt:

In our own education in the faith, we find the testimony of the Scriptures compelling, and although we have no illusions about the complexities of our current situation in Iraq , we have come to believe that peace cannot simply exist as an ideal – our efforts must be accompanied by actions as we embrace the teachings of peace and justice.