Position of the Unitarian Universalist Association on possible War with Iraq

The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations is opposed to pre-emptive military action against Iraq that is done without the approval of the United Nations. This position is based on numerous statements approved by the General Assembly, the highest policy-making body of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, which support the United Nations as the appropriate body through which international conflicts are to be resolved. This position dates back to the very first General Assembly in 1961, which in a resolution titled “Disarmament and Test Ban Treaty” stated:

“…the settlement of international conflicts by war is inconsistent with our commitments under the charter of the United Nations and the prolongation of present tensions threatens mankind with annihilation…”

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