Letter to the editor: Nation of the war criminals ?

Notes: "I was disturbed by the unquestioning pro-war tone and lack of emphasis on peacemaking in the supplement on military chaplains (Nov. 2010, pp. 7-10). Chaplains have the difficult task of counselling armed service personnel to ignore the commandment Thou Shall Not Kill and Jesus' command to love our enemies. Now, Canada's armed forced -- without UN approval and in contravention of the Geneva Convention -- are taking part in the illegal invasion and occupation of another nation. Indeed, there is an argument that we are now a nation of war criminals. We can best support our troops and their chaplains by bringing them home and seeking peace and reconciliation with the families of the Afghans killed or wounded by our illegal actions". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Military chaplains - Anglican Church of Canada; Canada - Armed Forces - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Afghan War, 2001 - Participation, Canadian; Afghanistan - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; War crimes