RELEASE: Christian leaders rally support for Iran Framework Agreement

For Immediate Release          Contact: Michael Mershon, (202) 745-4654, mmershon@sojo.net

A large and diverse group of Christian leaders today called on lawmakers to support the recent Framework Agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.

In a full-page ad (below) in Roll Call, the leaders affirmed the biblical commandment to seek peace and urged political leaders to support diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed state.  The ad was organized by Rev. Jim Wallis, Founder and President of Sojourners.

“As Christian leaders we are telling our political leaders: It is imperative that you pursue this agreement with integrity, commitment, and perseverance,” The ad says. “We will be praying for you.”

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