The National Religious Campaign against Torture provides several ideas for how congregations could observe Torture Awareness Month this June. Find statements of the General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) about stopping torture.
Read more »June 26 is United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Religious and human rights organizations in the United States have declared the month of June to be Torture Awareness Month as a way to provide greater visibility…
Read more »The Rev. Richard Killmer, the Executive Director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT), an interfaith coalition of more than 270 religious organizations nationwide, released this statement today: “Allegations of death by torture of three detainees in 2006 held…
Read more »Show the video, Ending U.S. Sponsored Torture Forever in your congregation or faith community. This 20-minute video from the National Religious Coalition Against Torture (NRCAT) explores questions such as: “Can torture be justified in certain circumstances? Do “harsh interrogation techniques”…
Read more »The National Religious Coalition Against Torture announces a new resource [PDF] for Christian clergy to use during Advent 2009. With sections for all four Sundays in Advent, as well as Christmas Eve, the new resource [PDF] provides commentary on the…
Read more »From the National Religious Coalition against Torture (the links have been added): In response to statements by Senators Harry Reid, Dick Durbin, and Diane Feinstein that a Commission of Inquiry investigating the use of torture should not be established until…
Read more »The National Religious Campaign against Torture (NRCAT) has launched a campaign to create an independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate the treatment of detainees. Endorse the Call for a Commission of Inquiry. Ask your Congressperson to support H.R. 104, a…
Read more »On Thursday, January 22, 2009, President Obama signed an executive order that stops the CIA’s abuse of detainees, closes U.S. secret prisons, ends rendition for torture, and provides the International Committee of the Red Cross with access to U.S.-held detainees….
Read more »The National Religious Coalition against Torture offers an invitation to participate in a National Day of Witness on Wednesday, November 12 from your own home or office. More than 50 delegations of religious leaders will visit Members of Congress in…
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