"Soldiers of Conscience" finally available in Atlanta -- THIS WEEKEND - Holy Trinity Parish, March 2nd, 7 pm
Debbie Shew
Below please find information about a screening in Atlanta of an amazing documentary film, "Soldiers of Conscience". The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was privileged to find out about the film just before it made its world premiere last April at the Atlanta Film Festival. The film considers the question of killing in war and if/when it is morally justified. Done with the permission and cooperation of the U.S.Army, it presents a sensitive and balanced perspective on the question. It's primary focus is on 4 U.S. soldiers who eventually decided not to kill any longer and describes how and why they finally came to that decision, including strands of Christian, Buddhist and humanist thinking that contributed to their decisions.
To be honest, when the assoc. producer said to me last spring, before I'd seen the film, "We think it's very balanced," my internal response was, "Yeah, but you're out in Berkeley and I'm here in the Bible belt." But he was absolutely right. I've sat with total pacifists and combat veterans both, who've each thought the film had significant themes to contribute to conversation about what is often a very difficult subject, for both soldiers AND civilians. At bottom, the film helps all of us to look at the very human cost to those we ask to do killing on our behalf; not about the politics of it, the "rightness" of any particular war, or etc., but rather, "What does it do to you when you take a life, and who can help you deal with the questions it raises?". It is a powerful film about the power of the human conscience.
For the first time since the festival, there will be a public screening at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, on Sun. March 2 at 7:00 p.m. See below for full information
Here is a letter sent to Decatur area churches, which includes the basic information:
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February 19, 2008
Dear Friends,
On Sunday
evening, March 2, Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur
will be hosting a screening of an important new documentary entitled "Soldiers
of Conscience." We are showing this film
as part of our Lenten series but wanted to let the wider community know about
this event in particular.
I had the
opportunity to see this movie last fall at our Episcopal clergy conference and
can assure you it's worth seeing. Please
join us and if you are able, let your congregation know about the opportunity.
No reservations
are necessary and there is no admission charge.
Grace and peace,
The Rev. Allan
Sandlin
Associate Rector
Holy Trinity
Parish
What: "Soldiers of
Conscience" a new documentary film
When: Sunday evening, March 2, at 7 pm
Where: Tisdale Hall
Holy Trinity Parish, Decatur
515 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
For further
information on the film and to view a trailer: www.socfilm.com
For directions to the church: www.htparish.com
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Thanks! I hope to see many of you there!
Debbie Shew+--
The Rev. Canon Debra Metzgar Shew
Canon for Community Ministries
Director, Episcopal Charities Foundation
The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
2744 Peachtree Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: 404-601-5320 x. 110
Fax: 404-601-5330
Toll-free: 800-537-6743
ds...@episcopalatlanta.org
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