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Way of Torture, Way of the Cross With the advent of the “War on Terror,” the Wisconsin Council of Churches has joined the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (www.NRCAT.org) in expressing grave concerns about the use of torture by military forces and clandestine operatives, and advocating for its elimination. The WCC has supported all efforts to bring the United States back to being a nation that governs its policies of military detention under the provisions of the Geneva Convention and other international laws which cover the use of torture. Way of Torture, Way of the Cross – 4-session small group study-action resource This four session adult study, written by Dr. George Hunsinger at Princeton Theological Seminary, is produced by NRCAT. The study is designed to help congregants reflect biblically and theologically on the practice of torture and offers tools for civic engagement. Printed copies of the Leader’s Guide are available for $5 from WCC, or you can download it for free from the link below (note: the 2.5 MB pdf file may take a while to download).
One-hour facilitator training events via conference call to help discussion leaders prepare to guide conversations on this controversial issue have been scheduled for the following dates and times: Thursday, August 28, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. If you or a member of your church would like to participate in one of these training opportunities, please RSVP by emailing Lori Denoyer at wcoc@wichurches.org or by calling 608-837-3108.Download participant sign-up form for listserve emails to keep abreast of public policy developments – click here Anti-Torture Forums The WCC is sponsoring anti-torture forums on October 19 and October 26 featuring the Rev. Carol Wickersham. For more information click here. Other Things You Can Do
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