If governments invested in peace
The world isn’t suffering from too many peacemakers. When people say, ‘but if pacifists were in charge, then x, y, z,’ I say pacifists aren’t in charge, have never been in charge, largely only even get a say in the media if they are there to be ostracised, and are not the people who have caused the wars currently tearing the world apart.
But who could disagree with the idea that the world needs more peacemakers? If governments invested as much in peace as they do in war, the world would be a more peaceful place.
— Tim Gee, 2023
General Secretary of Friends World Committee for Consultation (World Office)
Today’s Invitation
Invest time and energy in peacemaking.
This week’s messages are guest edited by Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) who are planning a global online meeting for worship on October 4th (World Quaker Day). The theme is Let Peace Be Among Us. The plan is to reach across many time zones from the Americas to Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Each hour of worship will be dedicated to, and hosted by, a different part of the world where prayers for peace are particularly needed. We’d love for you to join us. Register here to get involved.
