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Colombia, Next US War?

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An answer from six years involvement in Colombia
A presentation by Jim Fitz

We invite you to hear Jim share through slides and stories from his 6 years in Colombia and of his faith journey to peacemaking and hope through prayer. From directly confronting armed groups to organizing soccer games between communities split by war, Christian Peacemaker Teams strives to reduce violence in war torn areas throughout the world through dialogue and becoming active and vocal observers.

“For 50 years now you have been trying to solve the conflict here in Colombia with a gun, can’t you see violence just brings more deaths and suffering everyday?” Interestingly, the soldiers responded, “Yes, that sure is true, isn’t it?”



Jim will share about the hopes seen in the many ways politicians, human rights workers, and Christians are risking their lives to forge a peace in Colombia. He will explain how the 40-year ongoing civil war started and evolved to entangle the local farmers between three armed groups, drugs, and natural resources. Jim will share ways that you can get involved that are reducing the violence.The farmers often tell us: “If you weren’t here we would have had to abandon our farms long ago.”

There will be time for questions and discussion.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

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