Who Are the Christian Peacemaker Teams?

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[Para-Ord.45]

A radical left wing group who blames the USA,not the terrorists who will probably proceed to slice their heads off.

[mewzilla]

I don't believe they consider Zarqawi, bin Laden, the PLO, Hamas, Hezbullah, et al to be terrorists.

Someone should ask them.

Hint, hint...

[nmh]

A bunch of idiots is what they are.

I hate to say this ... but maybe if their heads are loped off they'll finally get it - terrorists don't want peace - they want to KILL you.

[kajingawd]

Wonder if that kid that got decapitated was working for this group?...what was his name Linhd?

[MeanWestTexan]

As posted by a clever sort in another forum:

"Christian Peacemakers, meet Muslim PIECEmakers."

[Lockbar]

"who will probably proceed to slice their heads off."

I'm going to go with Limbaugh on this. It will probably turn out this is a fake kidnapping set up by these hippie idiots in order to get attention and sympathy.

If it turns out this is a real kidnapping and the idiot hippies get their heads out off, then all I can say is "hey, more oxygen for me".

[Kimmers]

Are we sure PCUSA isn't involved?

[Holicheese]

But but but, they offered the terrorists some brownies and coffee. Why would they want to kill people on their side?

[Robert357]

While there is likely to be human tragedy, I suspect that the kidnapping may give the left pause to contemplate their belief that the "terrorists" are really polite and well motivated people who are morally opposed to the Coalition invasion of Iraq.

Hopefully, the left will finally realize that terrorists have no morals and don't place any value on the life of non-Muslims or even Muslims who are of the wrong political beliefs.

From another article a description of this group......
In a statement, Christian Peacemaker Teams said it strongly opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq and blamed the kidnapping on coalition forces.

``We are angry because what has happened to our teammates is the result of the actions of the U.S. and U.K. government due to the illegal attack on Iraq and the continuing occupation and oppression of its people,'' the group said.

Christian Peacemaker Teams does not consider itself a fundamentalist organization, a spokeswoman said.

``We are very strict about this: We do not do any evangelism, we are not missionaries,'' Jessica Phillips told The Associated Press in Chicago. ``Our interest is to bring an end to the violence and destruction of civilian life in Iraq.''

The group's first activists went to Iraq in 2002, six months before the U.S.-led invasion, Phillips said, adding that a main mission since the invasion has been documenting alleged human rights abuses by U.S. forces.

[sportutegrl]

I can just imagine these naive idiots in Iraq: "But, But we're on your side. Owwwww!"

[nmh]

Well put!

You know though, these idiots will see them as martyrs. But, I bet they won't be so quick to follow in their footsteps.

[shield]

Hmmmm...know thy scripture...and they'd know peace is NOT always Our Lord's answer when all else fails.

[RightCanuck]

I love human shields, they make great aiming points for DaisyCutters.

[beltfed308]

Wanted: The Christian Peacemaker Teams is currently looking for volunteers to serve in the Baghdad area.

[Robert357]

I am not so sure that it is a fake kidnapping.

CPT activities are based on short-term visits (of 7 to 14 days) by "conflict resolution teams" to Palestinian centers, both to provide "practical guidance to warring parties," and to "link communities experiencing violence with concerned individuals, churches and groups." Toward these ends, CPT has established a forum for "social change through listening, public witness, prayer vigils, [and] dialogue."

I suspect that Muslim fundamentalists who seem to be in with the terrorists are not thrilled about Christian pray vigils being held in Muslim areas. I would expect that in Irag, this kind of thing is even more of an "insult" to the Muslim terrorists.

The History channel had an interesting set of specials on regarding the Crusades and interviewed Muslim scholars. One of the surprising things from that TV show was that most Muslims blame the fall of Arab empire on Christians and that even today Westerners and especially their armies in the middle east are viewed from a Middle-Ages perspective regardless of their true motives.

Personally, unless a really politically smart terrorist steps forward these folks are all going to be dead pretty soon.

[beef]

"I hate to say this ... but maybe if their heads are loped off they'll finally get it"

These morons seem to think that the only problem with the militant islamics is that they weren't breast fed or they were toilet trained too early or something like that, and if we just sing Koom By Ya everything will be fine. If this ends badly for a few of them, then it might help the rest of them understand just what this war is all about.

[mewzilla]

``Our interest is to bring an end to the violence and destruction of civilian life in Iraq.''

So what were they doing while Saddamn was in power?

[Dallas59]

So what are they doing on the side of the terrorists?

[Dallas59]

A group should be started and called the "Islamic Peace Makers"...then go around and bad mouth the Muslims..

[syriacus]

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Date: 27 Jul 2003 16:51:31 -0700
Local: Sun, Jul 27 2003 6:51 pm
Subject: IRAQ : Christian PeaceMaker Teams


Christian PeaceMaker Teams

IRAQ: Dates to be announced. Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) is
recruiting peacemakers to travel to post-war Iraq. Delegates will
assess war damage, listen to the Iraqi people, and gain an
understanding of the nature of the U.S. occupation of Iraq. They will stay in Baghdad and may travel to Basra, Falluja or other cities. They will visit hospitals, schools, churches, mosques and markets, and may have the opportunity to stay in the homes of Iraqi families. They will meet with representatives of
governmental and non-governmental agencies, including the U.S.
military. A nonviolent public witness will be planned as appropriate.

Participants accept the risks to personal safety and uncertainties of
travel inherent in being in a conflict zone. Cost is $2500 US.

CPT is a faith-based group that seeks participants for all delegations who are interested in human rights work, committed to nonviolence, and willing to participate in team worship and reflection. The delegation experience culminates in a nonviolent public witness that challenges structural violence. Delegates should have plans to share about the trip upon return to their home communities and congregations.

Cost covers round-trip airfare from a designated U.S. or Canadian
city, all on-ground travel, two meals a day, simple accommodations, and all honorariums and delegation fees. For more information or to apply, contact
CPT at the address below, or see CPT's website at: http://www.cpt.org.

Claire Evans
Personnel and Delegation Coordinator
Christian Peacemaker Teams

Christian Peacemaker Teams is an initiative of the historic peace
churches (Mennonites, Church of the Brethren, and Quakers) with
support and membership from a range of Catholic and Protestant
denominations.
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