The Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) is a non-profit education/social organization which brings together people of various faiths who believe the world is one family. ICPJ believes that love, commitment to future generations, wise stewardship of the environment and promotion of social, political, and economic justice are religious responsibilities.

ICPJ empowers people of faith and people of conscience in the Washtenaw County/Ann Arbor, Michigan area to act on their moral and religious values to build a better world.

Don’t Burn a Qur’an. Preach Tolerance, Preach the Qur’an

Last Tuesday a New York cab driver was stabbed for being Muslim.

A Florida pastor has called on September 11th to be “International Burn a Qur’an day.”

Voices of hate, intolerance, and bigotry have been growing in our country, and their current target is the Muslim community.

Religious leaders can help respond to this intolerance by declaring that the weekend of September 11th is not a time to burn a Qur’an but to “Preach Tolerance, Preach the Qur’an.”

We call on religious leaders of all faiths to devote the lesson on the weekend of September 11 to the theme of religious tolerance. We encourage you to teach within your tradition, citing the texts of your faith that promote respect. We also encourage you to help your community see a more complete picture of Islam by highlighting texts from the Qur’an that promote peace and respect for difference.

Don’t stop at your congregations doors! If your congregation will participate, let ICPJ know so we can get the word out. Email us at chuck@icpj.net or cal 734-6639-1870.

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Published by Chuck under Middle East,Racial and Economic Justice on Aug 27, 2010

Join ICPJ to celebrate Amy Rosenberg!

For thirty years, Amy Rosenberg has worked as a volunteer for the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice.  She has served on the Steering Committee and the Common Ground for Peace and Justice in the Middle East Working Group.  She wanted to make the celebration for her birthday and recent wedding to Marc Lerner into an opportunity to support ICPJ’s ongoing work. You’re invited to join us to celebrate Amy!

You can make your gift to ICPJ in support of Amy by cash at the party, check (made out to “ICPJ” and mailed to 1679 Broadway St., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 or at the party), or you can donate online at www.icpj.net/donate  (please indicate “in honor of Amy Rosenberg”).

We hope to see you there!

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Published by gracek under Uncategorized on Aug 06, 2010

Afghanistan Online Book Group: Week 4

This July ICPJ is be hosting an on-line and in-person discussion of Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis.

To participate, all you have to do is add your comments about the book below.

For the fourth and last week, we will discuss the pages 146-183 (Section 6). You can also read the discussion from the first week’s,  second week’s, and third week’s readings .

Here are the questions to get you started, or comment on whatever interests  you!

  1. Do you believe it’s possible to only have a military solution without any humanitarian work? Why or why not? Any examples? What should be done? pg. 154
  2. Do you believe there should be some type of international law to end war if it is unproductive? Who should be in charge of it? What should it say? What should the UN’s role be? pg. 156
  3. What as US citizens, can we do in order to make sure the government is held accountable for its deeds and informing the public about details of the war (such as the information that Al Qaeda prime is all but wiped out)?  pg. 171
  4. What next? What do you feel is the best response and action to take in this area of the country?

We will also have a face-to-face discussion of the book on Monday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Dominick’s (812 Monroe Street, Ann Arbor).

To get your copy, just call 734-663-1870 or email chuck@icpj.net. They are just $10 each (plus shipping and handling).

Stay tuned next Monday for the next section and next week’s questions.

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Published by lizsundin under Iraq,Middle East,Nuclear Disarmament on Jul 26, 2010

Images of why to stop climate change

This summer we’re out and about taking photos of why people like you think we should stop climate change.

Here’s what we have so far. Do you have an image you’d like to add to the collection? Email it to info@icpj.net with the subject “climate change photo petition.”

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Published by Chuck under Global Warming on Jul 19, 2010

Afghanistan Online Book Group: Week 3

This July ICPJ is be hosting an on-line and in-person discussion of Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis.

To participate, all you have to do is add your comments about the book below.

For the third week, we will discuss the pages 96-145 (part of section 4 and section 5). You can also read the discussion from the first week’s reading and the second week’s reading.

Here are the questions to get you started, or comment on whatever interests  you!

  1. Do you believe the environment should be a top priority when at war with another country? How much should it be considered? What is more important? pg. 110
  2. If you were an Afghan, what would be your stance if a country like the US came in and decided what was best for you? What do you believe is your duty as a citizen to do about the US not listening to the Afghan people? pg. 122
  3. What do you believe the best solution is (or a possible solution could be) to the statement that “it is not possible for several countries to wage separate wars in the same country and be successful” when we are doing just that? pg. 134
  4. Do you believe the US has a duty to help rebuild countries it wars in? What about helping people who are already impoverished in those countries? What if this help comes at the expense of impoverished American citizens? pg. 144

We will also have a face-to-face discussion of the book on Monday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Dominick’s (812 Monroe Street, Ann Arbor).

To get your copy, just call 734-663-1870 or email chuck@icpj.net. They are just $10 each (plus shipping and handling).

Stay tuned next Monday for the next section and next week’s questions.

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Published by lizsundin under Iraq,Middle East on Jul 19, 2010

Nagasaki Day Peace Community Picnic

Join us to commemorate Nagasaki Day with a community sharing of food, crafts, and music. Make peace cranes and lantern boats, play games, and meet others in the ICPJ/peace community!

  • Monday, August 9th
  • 6:30-8:30pm
  • Island Park, Ann Arbor (1450 Island Dr)
    ~Rain or shine (shelter reserved)~

All ages welcome (children’s activities included!). Feel free to bring friends and family.

Please bring a dish to pass (and please bring your own dinnerware if possible).

RSVP (preferred) to gracek@icpj.net or 734.663.1870.

Please share this event with others in your congregation or organization! Download the flier here.

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Published by gracek under Nuclear Disarmament on Jul 14, 2010

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