MCC responds
by Arli Klassen, MCC executive director
Mennonite Central Committee was one of five co-sponsors of a Sept. 25 peacemaking dialogue and dinner that included President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran. Genuine dialogue includes listening and frankly stating important areas of concern and disagreement. MCC engaged in both components. We believe that Jesus set an example of meeting with reviled officials and those defined as enemies in his time, and he calls us to reach out with compassion and positive action to all (Mark 2:15-17 and Luke 6:27-36). We hope and trust that the event will bear fruit in making space for religious and political dialogue with Iran and in witnessing to Christ’s call to love our neighbors. For a more thorough reflection about the event, see page 18 or go to http://mcc.org/iran2008/
Associated Issue: Expand CPT - Oct. 7, 2008
Associated Article: MCC cosponsors dialogue with Ahmadinejad
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