CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
We at St. Paul's have advocated for the past two years to stop the genocide in Darfur. Our help is needed once again. The Sudan government, specifically Omar al-Bashir, who has been indicted for war crimes for his role is the Darfur genocide, is trying to get a license to lobby Congress and President Obama. You can help by sending an e-mail to say "No Lobbyists for War Criminals". Just go to www.savedarfur.org to sign the petition and send your e-mail. Also, while you're on the website sign the letter to President Obama that asks him to backup his new Sudan policy by making Sudan a high priority in his talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao on his upcoming trip to China. Sudan's largest trading partner is China, but so far President Hu Jintao has been unwilling to use is tremendous influence and leverage with Sudan. President Obama needs to use this opportunity to show the world that the United States is resolved to bring an end to the conflict, gross human rights abuses and genocide in Darfur. As Catholics, we are called to stand in solidarity with others in pain and suffering, regardless of nationality or race. Please help spread the word and continue to pray for the people of Darfur.
We at St. Paul's have advocated for the past two years to stop the genocide in Darfur. Our help is needed once again. The Sudan government, specifically Omar al-Bashir, who has been indicted for war crimes for his role is the Darfur genocide, is trying to get a license to lobby Congress and President Obama. You can help by sending an e-mail to say "No Lobbyists for War Criminals". Just go to www.savedarfur.org to sign the petition and send your e-mail. Also, while you're on the website sign the letter to President Obama that asks him to backup his new Sudan policy by making Sudan a high priority in his talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao on his upcoming trip to China. Sudan's largest trading partner is China, but so far President Hu Jintao has been unwilling to use is tremendous influence and leverage with Sudan. President Obama needs to use this opportunity to show the world that the United States is resolved to bring an end to the conflict, gross human rights abuses and genocide in Darfur. As Catholics, we are called to stand in solidarity with others in pain and suffering, regardless of nationality or race. Please help spread the word and continue to pray for the people of Darfur.
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