Let the spirit lead you; in quietness and trust is your strength (Isaiah 30:15).
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Action Items and Commitments
When Russian strikes leave many Ukrainian homes without electricity, hope for a just peace remains one of the sources of inward light and power that helps us to survive. This hope gives us the strength to seek justice.
Group to conduct 30-minute silent worship session, which will be recorded and published.
Yurii commits to praying and working to stop systemic injustices against conscientious objectors.
Cases Highlighted
Yurii partially won lawsuit against the Security Service of Ukraine, the court ordering them to remove false information from official website.
Yurii presented initial research findings on right to conscientious objection from military service at scientific conferences.
At least 14 conscientious objectors from Desna military training center were imprisoned for their faith. Among the imprisoned conscientious objectors: Andrii Sklar, a Seventh-day Adventist who was forcibly conscripted and tortured.
Artem emphasizes importance of protecting individuals’ right to conscientious objection to war.
Religious Perspectives on War
Artem raises concern about Buddhist Sangha in Ukraine attempting to justify war participation through misinterpreted karma teachings.
Margaret explores Quaker tradition of spiritual, nonviolent resistance rooted in internal conviction.
Personal Support Needs
John requests prayer and support for health challenges restricting peace activism.