25,000 nuclear weapons on planet

When President Obama presided over the United Nations Security Council this fall to endorse a resolution to limit the spread of nuclear weapons, we saw a rare sight -- a sign of global leadership pointing humanity toward a new future of peace.  But while his words inspired hope, nothing has changed.  Nuclear weapons still abound -- we have 25,000 on the planet -- and the nuclear industry is

gathering its forces to keep the weapons in place.  If they get their way, they are guaranteed vast sums and we're consigned to being hostages to nuclear terrorism.  Obama called the next 12 months "pivotal," and he's right.  We have a small window of opportunity to push the agenda for peace.  Peace groups are calling us to flood the White House and Congress with letters urging that the vast sums spent on funding the nuclear industry be re-routed to help fund healthcare, education and environmental cleanup.  When we have leadership in the White House interested in nuclear disarmament, it's time for concerned citizens to step up their vocal support.  We need to educate ourselves and do whatever we can to pursue the vision of disarmament and nonviolence, and help the world move toward a harmonious day of peace.  For more information on this subject go to www.globalzero.org, www.nuclearrisister.org, www.paxchristiusa.org, www.ucsusa.org. and www.newamerica.net. Please pray daily to the God of Peace for the gift of a nuclear free world.