(2006.08.01)
His Excellency Yigal B. Caspi

Ambassador

Embassy of Israel,

Seoul, Korea                                                                      July 28, 2006

 

 

Dear Ambassador Yigal B. Caspi,

 

May Gods peace be with you and your people.

 

We express our deep concern about the continuing armed conflict that started with Israels attacks on the south of Lebanon. We urge the Israeli government to stop the attacks immediately and end the conflict.

 

At the beginning of the 21st century, we hoped to end the armed conflict and violence of the 20th century and build a new century of reconciliation and peace. But we had to witness imperialistic superpowers justification of violence and war under the name of war on terror that has put the entire world community in tragedy.

 

The current armed conflict between Israel and Lebanon is rooted in the old national and religious conflict. This conflict that has victimized innumerable civilians including children and produced fear and insecurity on both sides is only the repeat of destructive and inhumane activities.

 

Israel has indiscriminately attacked Lebanese cities for the last 10 days killing 400 innocent civilians and making 600,000 uprooted. In addition, Israel has taken an inexcusable, inhumane action attacking relief supply vehicles engaged in humanitarian activities for displaced civilians.

 

UNHCR has termed Israels attacks as a crime and all conscientious people in the world are urging to stop the attacks with one voice.

 

We Christians pray for peace in the Middle East region with the immediate end of conflict between Israel and neighboring Arab countries. We hope that peace in the Middle East can contribute to peace in the Korean peninsula as well.

 

We Christians reaffirm that all religions teach not God of violence, war and invasion, but God of love and peace which are the universal value of all mankind. We assure that God responds to our prayers and actions for peace and allows all human beings to live a full life. We will continue our efforts for peace following Gods teachings and duties given to us by God.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Paik, Do-Woong (Rev.)

General Secretary