Thursday, September 08, 2005
Hatred Finds A Way
Despite the fact that there is a "ceasefire" betweent he government and the IRA in Northern Ireland, the violence continues. Yesterday, church leaders ecumenically denounced that violence.
The leaders of the four main churches in Northern Ireland have described the present level of violence on the streets as "totally unacceptable".At this point, I see only two roads to peace -- either the churchmen succeed in changing the ideology that breeds the violence, or the beligerents will simply have to be eliminated. This is a huge test for Christendom. These churches must find a way.
Homes, schools and churches in County Antrim have been targeted, whilst parts of Belfast have seen rioting.
In a statement issued after meeting Secretary of State Peter Hain the churchmen described such attacks as "immoral" as well as criminal.
