Minute from Fresh Pond MeetingFresh Pond Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) abhors the terrorist attacks that occurred September 11, 2001. We unite with the world's grief for all the people who died as a result of the attacks. We pray for the healing of the survivors. We cannot however unite with the calls for retaliation and war. Retaliation only perpetuates the cycle of violence. Hatred can not be overcome by hatred, violence does not end violence. We in America have countless resources to bring to bear on the problems of recurring violence and hatred. We join with people around the world in seeking a peaceful solution.William Taber, Clerk
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