7 Steps to End War and Save the Planet

Former First Mennonite Pastor, Steve Raztlaff, presented his new book, 7 Steps to End War & Save the Planet, and led a discussion at First Mennonite Church on Thursday, October 30, at 7:00 p.m.

About the Book

Imagine a world where all creatures live in harmony with each other and with nature.  A world with clean air, potable water for all, healthy oceans, vibrant forests and stable polar ice caps.  A world in balance.  Then imagine a world without war!   Could this vision become a reality?

Global warming is here.  The world is facing a planetary emergency-an environmental catastrophe of epic proportions and unless the people and nations of this world can learn to cooperate with each other and stop global warming, this earth will become a different planet.

Survival is in everyone's interest.  Unless we find ways to work together we are in serious trouble.  Only time will tell if there is the political will to work together and solve this coming catastrophe.  Time will tell if the people of this country and the world can mobilize to force their governments to make global warming a priority.  However, the stakes are high.  It is essential that we do so.  Thus, 7 Steps to End War & Save the Planet should be considered seriously.  Time is short.  We must act now before it's too late.

About the Author

As a life-long pacifist, Steve Ratzlaff has been actively involved in issues of social justice, alternatives to war, and global warming.  He spent two years teaching in rural Bolivia and has participated in a fact-finding mission to Colombia and an assignment with Christian Peacemaker Teams in Vieques, Puerto Rico.  Over the past 25 years he has pastored Mennonite churches in Seattle, WA, Lincoln, NE, and Fresno, CA.  He lives in Fresno with his wife, Lynette.  They have two adult children.

7 Steps Website

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