I do not believe in war.
As a Mennonite, I firmly believe that taking up arms against others
isn’t something we should do. I believe in peace.
Every year when red poppies start adorning people's jackets, lapels and pockets, I'm always sure to
pin my poppy on the left hand side of my chest, but I always add another button
from the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) with a symbol of a dove on it that
reads, “To remember is to worka for peace.” I feel it’s essential to wear both.War is not the answer. It
only leads to bloodshed and death on both sides. Their individual sacrifices
can’t be forgotten and working for peace is the best way to honour their
memory. By spreading compassion, we inspire hope.
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