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How much of Earth's atmosphere must we contaminate? How much of our lands and waters must we pollute? How much of our resources must we plunder, deplete? How many species must we ravage, despoil, extinguish? How many people must we degrade, deprive, destroy with toxic wastes and wars, before we learn to respect one another, to live in harmony on this planet, our Home? "All living beings are brothers and sisters, nourished from the same source of life.." -- Thich Nhat Hanh

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I was born in Eastern Europe during the height of the Stalinist regime's reign of terror. Thus, I know what it is like to live under a repressive, dictatorial regime. The fear and terror -- as dissident friends and family members were tortured, imprisoned and some were executed -- is indelibly etched in my memory. That is the reason I have always been an ardent advocate of freedom, social justice, civil liberties, human rights and a voice of peace. The way I see it, war is morally wrong, regardless of who wages it, for whatever reason. No piece of land or commodity is worth the sacrifice of one human life. We are all members of the same race - the "human race" - and must learn to coexist peacefully. Our planet cannot sustain us much longer if we do not stop our wars, nukes, polluting, deforestation, and the wasteful, gluttonous consumption and depletion of our natural resources.

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    Wednesday, January 10, 2007

    Hamilton Events this Month!

    JANUARY 14, 7:00 PM
    AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH
    This important and acclaimed film featuring Al Gore has become a grassroots phenomenon generating a needed discussion about climate warming. How do we respond to climate change? What is the role of government, business, and each of us as individuals? What is the role of our faith?
    Discussion leader: Dr. David Chapman, Ph.D., Environmental Engineer.
    SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 7:00 PM
    WHY WE FIGHT?
    What are the forces that shape American militarism? This award-winning film provides an inside look at the anatomy of the American war machine. Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Is Canada’s way of life and foreign policy shaped by the same forces as in the USA? Is there a faith based response to why we fight?
    Discussion leader: Dr. Graeme MacQueen, Ph.D., founder of the McMaster Centre of Peace Studies War and Health program.
    BOTH FILMS AT BURLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH 2225 New Street (west of Guelph Line) Admission: $3.00 More information about both films at www.burlingtonbaptist.com
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    SATURDAY JANUARY 20 2007
    KAIROS Ecumenical justice campaign WATER LIFE BEFORE PROFIT

    INFORMATION AND ACTION WORKSHOP ON THIS YEAR'S KAIROS CAMPAIGN ON WATER ISSUES AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY.
    SPEAKERS: DR JAMES QUINN, Dept. Biology MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
    BERN JAGUNOS, UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

    Date:     Sat Jan 20 2007
    Time: 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
    Place ST MATTHEWS ON THE PLAIN ANGLICAN CHURCH
    126 PLAINS RD. EAST, BURLINGTON (parking behind the church)
    RESOURCES, NETWORKING, REFRESHMENTS.
    Sponsor: HAMILTON /BURLINGTON KAIROS COMMITEE AND IDEA BURLINGTON
    For more information contact JOY WARNER 905-521-0017
    Email: jw4peace@cogeco.ca
    ___________________________________________________________________
    FEBRUARY 11TH,12TH, 13TH
    ROSEMARY RADFORD RUETHER
    The distinguished eco-feminist theologian whose forty books on feminist spirituality, the greening of world religions and mid-east conflict are read around the world will present three public lectures in Hamilton:
    Goddesses: Women, Men, and the Divine Feminine in Western Religious History
    Westdale United Church, Hamilton. Feb.11, 7:30pm. Reception to follow
    Eco-Feminist Theology and Ethics: A Comparative Approach
    McMaster Student Centre B CIBC Banquet Hall Feb.12, 3:30pm
    American Empire and the War Against Evil
    McMaster Health Sciences Centre Room 1A1 Feb.13, 7:30pm
    For further information 905-528-4215 or Visit the website www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~peace.
    Sunday, January 14
    13TH Annual Martin Luther King Day
    Community-Wide Celebration
    Stewart Memorial Church
    114 John Street N, Hamilton
    Sunday, January 14, 2007 2 - 4.30 pm
    Lift Every Voice for Freedom
    A Chorale Tribute Honouring the Legacy of
    Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring:
    Stewart Memorial Church Choir
    Salvation Army Church Choir
    Jewish Social Services Chai Choir
    Hamilton Police Service Female Choir
    Korean Women’s Agape Choir
    Please join us as for an afternoon of song and reflection to celebrate the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to all. On this day, we remember the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit.
    Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.

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