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Religious Society of Friends (view source)
Revision as of 16:28, April 27, 2007
, 16:28, April 27, 2007→Peace Work: Added section on Peace Work and the recent trip to Iran by AFSC
Mary Ellen McNish, General Secretary of the AFSC commented of this visit:
Mary Ellen McNish, General Secretary of the AFSC commented of this visit:
<blockquote>'''At that meeting, I realized just how important it was for us to establish lines of communication, of dialogue, of respect. If we cannot talk with those who oppose us, how can we ever find opportunities for improved relations and pave the road to peace?'''
<blockquote>'''At that meeting, I realized just how important it was for us to establish lines of communication, of dialogue, of respect. If we cannot talk with those who oppose us, how can we ever find opportunities for improved relations and pave the road to peace?'''</blockquote>
'''Coming to the table does not mean that we agree on all or even fundamental issues. Dialogue is not a reward or validation of someone's position. It is a means to begin the process of reconciliation.'''</blockquote>
<blockquote>'''Coming to the table does not mean that we agree on all or even fundamental issues. Dialogue is not a reward or validation of someone's position. It is a means to begin the process of reconciliation.'''</blockquote>
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