More than 50 Christian leaders have signed on to a letter
urging members of Congress to “remember the wisdom of Jesus” and
approve the nuclear deal with Iran, the latest in a growing lobbying
push by religious groups favoring the agreement.
The signatories, who represent denominations and organizations ranging from Catholic to Quaker to Pentecostal, praise the deal’s technical provisions while also arguing its merits on moral grounds.
“As faith leaders from the only country that has ever used
nuclear weapons in war, we have a particular responsibility to speak
boldly when opportunities arise that lead to nuclear disarmament and
non-proliferation at home and around the world,” the 51 faith leaders
write. “This historic accord moves us one small step closer to a world
free of nuclear weapons.”
The letter, which will be sent to lawmakers Tuesday, goes on: “This is a moment to remember the wisdom of Jesus who proclaimed from the Sermon on the Mount, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God’ (Matthew 5:9)… There is no question we are all better off with this deal than without it.”
Read more: Group of Christian leaders backs Iran deal - Nahal Toosi - POLITIC
The signatories, who represent denominations and organizations ranging from Catholic to Quaker to Pentecostal, praise the deal’s technical provisions while also arguing its merits on moral grounds.
The letter, which will be sent to lawmakers Tuesday, goes on: “This is a moment to remember the wisdom of Jesus who proclaimed from the Sermon on the Mount, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God’ (Matthew 5:9)… There is no question we are all better off with this deal than without it.”
Read more: Group of Christian leaders backs Iran deal - Nahal Toosi - POLITIC
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