April 19, 2002

Better Communication Between Doves and Hawks

To the Editor:

Beth McMurtrie's article "Pacifism in a Time of War" (March 8) hit home here at Manchester College. ... Our peace-studies program comes from the college's affiliation with the Church of the Brethren. ... An emphasis on social justice permeates the curriculum.

After September 11, a number of faculty members began asking why the terrorist attacks had occurred ... and were immediately branded as apologists for the terrorists. Those supporting the U.S. military