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Torture and Detention

"But I say to you that hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you" Luke 6:27

Build a Torture-Free Future

Here is a short list of available resources from NRCAT:

"Repairing the Brokenness: A Faithful Response to U.S.-sponsored Torture" – a new 10-minute video and discussion guide focused on accountability as a path to national healing and redemption. Available on DVD – order for $5.00.
Worship resources – sermon talking points, a prayer and bulletin insert
Advocacy resources – postcards and petition to encourage action on the Senate Intelligence Committee investigation report
Study resource – a discussion guide for a one-hour adult study session, drawn from the book Because It Is Wrong

June is Torture Awareness Month, the month when religious and human rights organizations work to highlight the issue of torture. As a community that has declared our moral opposition to U.S.-sponsored torture, we join this June with the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) in focusing on the need for greater accountability for past U.S.-sponsored torture as a path to national healing and redemption.

One way we can contribute to this overall goal is to discuss the issue of torture in our own communities. We hope that your congregation will take advantage of the opportunities to engage this issue in worship, education and advocacy.

You can also find a complete list of resources and opportunities at NRCAT Website.