Peace beyond weapons: Bishop Kohlgraf demands dialogue and alternatives

Peace beyond weapons: Bishop Kohlgraf demands dialogue and alternatives

Bishop Kohlgraf emphasized the urgency of dialogue instead of military actions in conflicts. "Peace is always more than the silence of weapons," he stated, called on to look for alternatives to military solutions. During the lecture on the 175-page word of peace of the German bishops, he made it clear that the hatred in the hearts of people remains even after military solutions. He found support from Elisabeth Freise from the ecumenical network "Church and Peace", which criticized the publication of the Federal Government as insufficiently and demanded a stronger political implementation.

The evening in the youth center of Don Bosco in Mainz, under the motto "Just peace in warlike times?", Numerous interested parties attracted. Lieutenant Colonel Ulrich Schäffer described the peace word as valuable for the community of Catholic soldiers. In a heated discussion about arms deliveries to Ukraine, he expressed his rejection compared to the delivery of Taurus missiles, while Michael Gahler, CDU MP, pleaded. The event, organized by several Catholic groups, required a critical reflection on peace in warlike times.