As Christians we believe that “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matt. 5:9). In this moment we demand that our representatives in both the House and Senate act to create peace in accordance with our beliefs. Since President Trump ended the successfully negotiated Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) we have seen him launch multiple strikes against Iran without any measurable progress towards peace. Congress must once again demand a diplomatic approach to preventing the growth of nuclear arms. Yet another strike against Iran threatens to set off a ruinous regional conflict which could see the lives of countless people made worse or lost. As Christians we know that each and every life is precious and every step must be taken to avoid bloodshed. Instead of recklessly pursuing a policy of escalation we demand an end to violence and vigorous oversight from Congress in pursuit of peace. | 
On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, churches and communities across the world deepened their calls for...
