Meeting Report for
第 2 回世界聖公会平和協議会

The 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference제 2 회 세계성공회 평화협의회

오끼나와

沖縄

16 – 22 April, 2013

OKINAWATOWARD PEACE & RECONCILIATION IN EAST ASIA

동아시아의 평화와 화해를 향해서 東アジアの平和と和解に向けてイザヤ書 2-4
主は国々の争いを裁き、多くの民を戒められる。彼らは剣を打ち直して鋤とし槍を打ち直して鎌とする。国は国に向かって剣を上げずもはや戦うことを学ばない。

Isaiah 2:4
He will judge between the nations, and will render verdicts
for the benefit of many. "They will beat their swords intoplowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nations
will not raise swords against nations, and they will notlearn warfare anymore.

이사야 2-4

그가 열방 사이에 판단하시며 많은 백성을 판결하시리니 무리가 그 칼을 쳐서 보습을 만들고 그 창을 쳐서 낫을 만들 것이며 이 나라와 저 나라가 다시는 칼을 들고 서로 치지 아니하며 다시는 전쟁을 연습지 아니하리라

Table of Contents					1Communique of the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace CONFERENCE
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Message from the President of the Conference

		

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Welcome to Okinawa - To bring justice and peace to life

Message to the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference

		
		

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The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby
Archbishop of Canterbury

Information paper

Towards the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference

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Opening Worship Sermon･･････････････････････････････････････････

		The Most Reverend Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu		Primate of Nippon Sei Ko Kai

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Keynote Speech		 10･･･････････････････････････････････････････････････		 13		The question of US military bases in Okinawa

		Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori		Primate of The Episcopal Church		

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Special Lecture Ⅰ Rev. Shingo Naito ･･･････････････････････････････
Nuclear Power Plants and Military industry
		

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Special Lecture Ⅱ The Rt. Rev. David Shoji Tani ･････････････････････
What divides people: US Military Base in Okinawa and Nuclear Power Plants
		

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Report of TOPIK(Toward Peace in Korea) The Revd Si-Kyoung You ･･･ 		 45
		10 Special Lecture Ⅲ Prof. Charles Douglas Lummis ････････････････････
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US Military Bases in Okinawa and the Peace Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution
		
11 Country Reports･･････････････････････････････････････････････････				The Peacemaking work of the Episcopal Church
The Church of England’s peacemaking ministry		

Episcopal Church in The Philippine

12 Closing Service Sermon････････････････････････････････････････････

		The Most Reverend Paul Keun Sang KIM		Primate of The Anglican Church of KOREA

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14 Programs ･････････････････････････････････････････････････････････
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15 Participants list ････････････････････････････････････････････････････
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16th April, 2013 (tue）Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, Mihara

COMMUNIQUEOFTHE2NDWORLDWIDEANGLICANPEACECONFERENCE
God,teachusto“seekpeaceandpursueit”(Psalm34.14b)
“Godshalljudgebetweenthenations,andshalldecideformanypeople;
andtheyshallbeattheirswordsintoplowshares,andtheirspearsintopruninghooks;
nationshallnotliftupswordagainstnation,neithershalltheylearnwaranymore.”(Isaiah2:4)
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THETEXT“TowardpeaceandreconciliationinEastAsia”istheprayerandvisionthatbroughtintofellowshiparound80delegatesfromtheAnglican/EpiscopalChurchesinKorea,Japan,thePhilippines,Australia,
Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland for the 2nd Worldwide Anglican PeaceConferenceinOkinawa,Japan,fromApril16Ͳ222013.Thisvisionisbasedonthecommuniqueofthe
1stWorldwideAnglicanPeaceConference(TOPIK).ItisalsorootedintheGospeloftheRisenChrist
whenHeappearedtoHisapostlesandsaid“Peacebewithyou”(Jn.20.19ff),sendingthemforthto
followHisexampleandpreachpeacetothosewhoarefaroffandtothosewhoarenear(Eph.2:17).
Wehavebeeninspiredtoliveoutourcallingto“protectthelifeanddignityofallhumanbeings”andoftheFiveMarksofMission,especiallyourChristiantaskto“transformunjuststructuresofsociety”
andtostrivetopreservethe“integrityofcreation”.
THECONTEXT
This Conference was convened jointly by theNippon Sei Ko Kai, (NSKK) and the Anglican Church of
Korea.Inhissermonattheopeningservice,TheMostRev.NathanielUematsu,PrimateoftheNSKK,
remindedusthattosowtheseedsofpeaceinvolvesthepainstakingeffortoflettinggoof“ourown
rights...andtry[ing]toprotecttherightsofothers,orthosewholackevenbasicrights”.WewerealsoencouragedbyTheMostRev.KatharineJeffertsSchori,PresidingBishopofTheEpiscopalChurch,
whoconcludedherkeynoteaddresswiththerallyingwords:“Peaceandharmonyineverypartoftheworlddependondiscoveringourcommonhumanity,oursharedyearningforameaningfulplacein
thislife,thehopeswehaveforourchildrenandtheworldaroundus.”Wewereinspiredaswellby
themessageofTheMostRev.andRt.Hon.JustinWelby,ArchbishopofCanterbury,whounderscoredtheurgencyofpeaceintheKoreanpeninsulasaying,"thisConferencehascomeatthemostneedfultime…   May the initiatives you pursue contribute to the breaking down of enmities and to theestablishmentofapermanentpeaceontheKoreanPeninsula."Healsoconveyedsolidaritywiththe
NSKKas“youfacethecontinuinganxietyofnuclearfalloutandaddresstheissuesofnuclearpowerpoliciesaswellasquestionsaroundthemilitaryindustry”.
We shared our stories. We heard the stories of the people of Okinawa and of the humanitarianassistance of TOPIK for the people of North Korea.   We listened to the erudite thoughts of ourresource speakers.  What we heard and saw speaks of East Asia “groaning in travail” (Rom 8:22)
hounded by the alarming threat of military escalation, the proliferation of destructive nuclear
weapons,andthedeadlyeffectsofnuclearpowergeneration.Wenotedthedangeroussignsofourgovernments moving toward a warͲfooting. We fear that a possible revision of Japan's PeaceConstitutionwouldunderminestabilityintheregion.Weneedonlyimaginethesufferingofmillionsof people and the destruction of motherͲearth to declare our unequivocal opposition to war as ameansofresolvingdisputes.Neveragaintowar!Weare“notcontendingagainstfleshandblood,but
againsttheprincipalities,powers,theworldrulersofthispresentdarkness,againstthespiritualhosts
ofwickednessintheheavenlyplaces”(Eph.6:12).

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Atthesametime,wealsoheardstoriesof,andsawvibranthopesfor,peaceandreconciliationinthe
region.WecommendtheAnglicanChurchofKoreaanditsministryforthepeacefulreunificationofthe Korean peninsula and humanitarian assistance to North Koreans in need. We commend theresponseoftheNSKKtotheneedsofthosesufferingintheareasdevastatedbythegreatearthquakeand tsunami. We highly value the joint witness of the two Anglican Churches in this ministry.  We
recognizetheunwaveringfaithandunbendingspiritofthepeopleofOkinawaastheylongforajustandlastingpeace.WecelebratethesolidarityoftheprovincesoftheAnglicanCommunionandtheir
partnershipsinsupportingthosewhosuffer.
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OURCALLTOACTIONInOkinawa,ourvariedlanguageandthoughtpatternsonlymadeusappreciatemoreprofoundlyour
diversityintheBodyofChristandthegiftofunitysuchdiversitycanbring.Thus,unitedinthenameofChristOurPeace,weurgetheAnglicanCommunion:
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1. TocreateanEastͲAsiaPeaceNetworkandstrengthentheexistingnetworksintheCommunionto
promotethesharingofstoriesofpeaceͲmaking,information,andotherresourcesforpeaceand
reconciliationaswetoohopetosharethefullerdetailsofthisconferenceinthenearfuture;
2. To continue support for, and to join in with, the initiative of the Anglican Church of Korea,“TowardsPeaceinKorea”(TOPIK),whichisstrivingtopromotedialoguewith,andhumanitarianassistanceto,NorthKoreans;
3. To pray for, and walk in solidarity with, those whose voices are not heard due to structuralmarginalizationandthe"colonial"situation,especiallytheOkinawans,thepeopleaffectedbytheGreat East Japan Earthquake and the meltdown of the nuclear power plants, the indigenous
peoplesofthePhilippinesandothercountries;
4. To join our voices with the people of Okinawa in opposing the observance of April 28 (the day
whenOkinawawasformallycutofffromtherestofJapanbytheSanFranciscoPeaceTreaty)as
thedayof"Japan'sIndependence",andintheirquestforrelieffromthe“inordinateburden”ofthemilitarybasesontheirisland;
5. Tocontinueholdingconferenceslikethisinthespiritof"bearingoneanother'sburdens"(Gal.6:2)
and to ensure the participation of young people and women so that their voices can also be
heard;
6. To engage in common action to oppose military expansion, stop the further development of
nuclear weapons, prevent the heightening of tensions among states and promote the spirit of
Article9oftheJapaneseConstitution,whichdeniestherightofbelligerencyofthestate;and,
7. Toprayforallvictimsofwars,andtofindwaysto"turnswordsintoplowsharesandspearsinto
pruninghooks”inEastAsia,elsewhereintheregion,andtheworld.
TheMostRevd.PaulKeunSangKim,PresidingBishopoftheAnglicanChurchofKorea,preachedintheclosing Eucharist,"Ahardjourneytoward peaceliesbeforeus. Today,aswefacethislongand
hard journey, Jesus is telling us, 'It is time to go.'  Now we must respond." Bound by our common
affectiontooneanother,letuspersevereinbuildingcommunitiesofpeaceandjusticeandmaytheGodofPeacegrantusthegracetoaccomplishthem.Amen.
Okinawa,Japan,April22,2013
Signedonbehalfoftheparticipants:2Communique of the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace CONFERENCE

《Message from the President of the Conference》
Welcome to Okinawa!
– For the realisation of peace and justice –Chair of the Preparation Committee
Rt Revd Andrew Yoshimichi OHATA, Bishop of Tokyo Diocese
John the Baptist cried out to a world of turmoil and devastation. Perhaps, at first, it was only a small voice.
We today, however, must also cry out to our world in the name of justice and peace. We have a duty to keepon crying out until we have established the peaceful society desired by God. We must never give up on this.
Between today and 22nd April we will learn a lot. Let us also use this time to send out our message of peaceto the world.
The first of these meetings was held in the Korean city of Paju in November 2007. The theme then was“The Peaceful Reunion of the Korean Peninsula”. The meeting was attended by clergy and laity from Korea
and Japan as well as representatives from the Anglican Communion all over the world. We debated peace
and the partition of the Korean Peninsula. We looked particularly at world peace and the Asian region. We
strove to see the mission of the Christian Churches in all if this Finally, we resolved that, with the help of
the churches of the Anglican Communion, we would continue to work for the peaceful reunification of the
Koreas with even more fervour than before. In 2008, at the 57th General Synod of the NSKK, a resolution
was passed that “declarations made at this Synod are hereby approved, and we will endeavour to work in
co-operation with the Anglican Church in Korea, and other churches across the world, for reconciliation in
Northeast Asia and in particular for the peaceful reunion of the Korean Peninsula.” This has been taken up at
Provincial level, and we are working on practical measures that can be put into place.
The success of our first meeting aroused interest across the Anglican Communion when a report was given
at the 2008 Lambeth Conference. All churches expressed concern about the peaceful reunification of the
Korean Peninsula and Japan’s “Peace Constitution” and we were given assurances of their continuing cooperation and support
This time, here in Okinawa, we will learn about the problems of the US bases here and of nuclear power inJapan, and we will see how these relate to peace. Our world seems to be in chaos. Often, the predominantfeeling is that there is nothing we can do about it. Many people, meanwhile, are completely indifferent to
the pain and sadness in the world. I hope, therefore, that not only members of the Church in Korea andJapan, but those of you from all over the world, and in particular from Asia, will go on tell others of what
you learn here. We have a duty to transmit to the world the voices of those who are trampled underfoot hereon the land of Okinawa. We have a duty to remind people of the importance of abiding by Japan’s “Peace
Constitution”. We need also to create a change of heart amongst those who trample on others in order tosave themselves.
This week, we will hear some important things from Presiding Bishop Katharine Schori. We will learn muchon our field trips to the US bases. Bishop Tani, former Bishop of Okinawa, will tell us about the bases andnuclear power. Rev. Naito from the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church will talk to us about nuclear power
and the way we live now.
These meetings may have begun as a basis for liaison and co-operation between the churches of Korea andJapan but I sincerely hope that our activities will spill out to Asian and the rest of the world.
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Message from the President of the Conference《Message to the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference》
The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby
Archbishop of Canterbury

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Message:Archbishop of Canterbury

《Information of the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference, Okinawa, 2013》- From the 1st Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference in Seoul
To the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference in Okinawa Ⅰ . BACKGROUND
1. At the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-13), June 16 to 28, 2005, a resolution was submitted by the
Anglican Church of Korea and was adopted by the Council, which urged the Anglican Communion to takeactions for the peaceful reunification of Korean peninsula. Bishop Makoto Uematsu expressed his support
for the resolution on behalf of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (Anglican Church of Japan), explaining that he felt
responsible because Japanese invasions led to Korea's division. By this resolution, the issue of the peacefulreunification of Korean peninsula became the missionary task of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
2. The joint committee meeting for cooperation of the Anglican Church of Korea and Japan was held inTokyo on April 6, 2006, and the following was proposed by the Anglican Church of Korea.
- Project: A visit to DPRK by the representatives of the Anglican Communion in September 2006, followedby an international conference in Seoul, ROK, under the theme of "Peace in Northeast Asia".
- Purpose: To promote understanding among the leadership of the Anglican Communion of the situation of
Korean Peninsula after the division in 1945, that the issue of reunification is integral to peace in Northeast
Asia and that preparatory work is needed to set up missionary posts in view of the reunification.
- A request was made to the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury to visit DPRK. The Archbishop repliedthat he would send Bishop Robin Eames, the Anglican Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh, as
his special representative.
- A meeting was held with the leadership of the Korean Christian Federation (DPRK) on February 10, 2005,
which agreed to welcome religious leaders from around the world.
- The visit to Pyongyang, DPRK, was planned as follows:
Date: September 23 - 26, 2006
Participants: The Anglican Church of Korea, the Nippon Sei Ko Kai, representatives from Anglican provinces
Objectives:(1) To hold a meeting with political leaders of DPRK to talk about peace(2) To initiate humanitarian assistance through Christians in DPRK
(3) To visit churches in DPRK to have a mission consultation(4) To secure missionary posts in DPRK (estimated cost - 2 billion won)
- The international conference in Seoul
Theme: Peace in Northeast Asia and the Reunification of Korean Peninsula
The number of participants: 250 (140 from ROK, 90 from other countries)
Estimated Cost: 310,000,000 won- The visit and the conference were cancelled due to the launch of long-range missiles by DPRK. The
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Information:Towards the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace ConferenceAnglican Church of Korea decided to re-schedule the programs in view of the development of the situation.
3. The First Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference, aka TOPIK (Towards Peace in Korea), was held from
November 14 to 20, 2007, under the sponsorship of the Anglican Church of Korea. 41 representatives
from 17 Anglican provinces including ROK and Japan and about 100 priests and laypersons of the Anglican
Church of Korea participated in the conference. The delegates visited Mount Kumgang, a special sightseeing
area of DPRK, and provided aids to flood victims as part of the humanitarian assistance by the Anglican
Communion. Then, they moved on to Paju near Seoul in ROK to hold the Peace Conference. The delegateslearnt of the historical background and the current situation of Korean Peninsula and also of conflicts invarious other countries, and shared perspectives and hopes towards peace. On the final day, the conference
was concluded with the adoption of a statement (attached as a separate document).
4. The joint committee meeting for cooperation of the Anglican Church of Korea and Japan was held inTokyo on April 7, 2008, where the following was reported and discussed.
- In view of the Lambeth Conference 2008, Reunification Committee was set up at the Anglican Church of
Korea, which implemented the following:(1) To organize discussion groups(2) To provide humanitarian assistance (food for children of DPRK)(3) To organize peace education programs (visit to Mount Kumgang and Kaesong Industrial Region in DPRK)(4) To initiate collaboration with the Anglican Church of Australia for the humanitarian assistance(5) To share of the Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference at the Lambeth Conference- Future undertakings(1) To concretize collaborations with The Episcopal Church and the Nippon Sei Ko Kai(2) To build a network for peace in Northeast Asia, which is officially endorsed by Anglican provinces(3) To work on the 1st conference participants to start peace initiatives at each province(4) To submit plans of peace initiatives to the general assemblies of the Anglican Church of Korean and
NSKK(5) To work on the general assembly of NSKK to endorse the resolutions of the 1st conference
5. Upon the recommendation from the above mentioned joint committee, a resolution was adopted at the57th General Assembly of NSKK, May 27-29, 2008, which endorsed the communique of the 1st Conference.
6, Upon request from the Anglican Church of Korea, the Nippon Sei Ko Kai decided to host the 2ndWorldwide Anglican Peace Conference in Okinawa in October 2011. A Planning Committee for the
conference was set up at the 58th General Assembly in May 2010.
7. At the first meeting of the Planning Committee for the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference,
September 12-13, 2010, the following draft plan was produced:- To downsize the conference (ca. 80 participants in all)- Topics of the conference:(1) To formulate a structure for cooperation for the peaceful reunification of Korean Peninsula(2) To promote cooperation for the humanitarian assistance in DPRK
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Information:Towards the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference(3) To discuss the role and challenges for neighboring countries for the reunification(4) To discuss how the US military presence in Okinawa is affecting the reunification, and the issue of
relocation of US military bases in Okinawa, especially of the Futenma Station(5) To build a vision for peace in Northeast Asia
8. In conjuncture with the "Journey towards peace and reconciliation" of NSKK in ROK, the joint committee
meeting for cooperation of the Anglican Church of Korea and Japan was held from November 12 to 15,
2010, and the following clarifications of terminology were made:- That the "TOPIK" means the initiative for humanitarian assistance in DPRK.
- That "the Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference" is a forum where Anglican Churches around the worldcome to share their experiences and stories of peace-making.
9. On January 19, 2011, the joint committee meeting for cooperation of the Anglican Church of Korea andJapan was held in Seoul to discuss the draft plan of the 2nd Conference. The Anglican Church of Korea
agreed to hold it at the Okinawa Pacific Hotel according to the draft plan, but proposed to shorten theschedule from October 25 to 31, 2011, to October 25 to 30.
10. On March 11, 2011, Japan was hit by the Great Earthquake, the Tsunami, and the breakdown andexplosions of nuclear power plants.
11. On July 5, 2011, the Planning Committee of the 2nd Conference decided to postpone the conference inorder to prioritize the assistance to the earthquake victims. Rescheduling to October 2013 was proposed to
the Anglican Church of Korea.
12. On December 9, 2011, the Planning Committee of the 2nd Conference decided to change the scheduleagain to May or April, 2013, in consideration of the availability of Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, as thecommittee became aware that the General Assembly of WCC was planned in ROK in October 2013.
13. From January 18 to 19, 2012, the joint committee meeting for cooperation of the Anglican Church of
Korea and Japan was held in Tokyo. The following was shared and discussed:
A. TOPIKThe Anglican Church of Korea set up a corporation, "Peace Makers", to implement TOPIK programs, because
humanitarian assistance to DPRK needs to be done by organizations registered to the Ministry of Unificationof ROK. The Anglican Church of Korea wants it to be led by lay leadership.
Initiatives taken in 2011
(1) With the special Lenten offering, the Anglican Church of Korea provided humanitarian assistance(briquette coal) in Nasun city. The Anglican Church of Korea also participated in the NCCK initiative to assist
children in DPRK (flour).
(2) The Anglican Church of Korea produced a booklet to inform of and encourage prayer for the 52 Anglican
congregations, which used to exist before the Korean War.

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Information:Towards the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference(3) An Irish priest was appointed for the assistance of the medical clinic in Nasun City, because ROK
nationals are not allowed to enter DPRK.
(4) Workshops were organized in order to build consensus on the principles of humanitarian assistance to
DPRK.
(5) Rev. Joachim H. Kim, the Main Coordinator of TOPIK, participated in the Anglican Alliance meeting.
B. The 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference(1) April 16 to 22, 2013 was agreed as the dates of the conference, as proposed by the Anglican Church of
Korea.
(2) The following was discussed regarding the programs of the conference:- Nuclear power issue will be added, as a cross-cutting issue across Northeast Asia.
- The Conference will look at peace from a broad spectrum of views, not just from a point of view ofreunification or military bases.
- The overall theme of the Conference is "Towards Peace and Reconciliation in East Asia".
(3) The agreement was reached concerning the finance of the conference.
14. In July 2012, the invitation letter was drafted by the Planning Committee in Japan, and sent out by the
Anglican Church of Korea.
15. On December 13, 2012, the joint committee meeting for cooperation of the Anglican Church of Korea
and Japan was held in Seoul to discuss and confirm the details of the conference.

Ⅱ . KEY CONFERENCE FEATURES
1. Keynote Speech by Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church
Whereas the majority of Okinawan people have been desiring removal of all the military bases from theisland, the government of USA and the government of Japan are showing no substantial change of policy
regarding the concentration of US military bases in Okinawa, which amounts to 75% of all the US militarybases in Japan. Okinawa, which lost one fourth of its population during the World War II, deserves peace,
which cannot come as long as there are US military bases. In this situation, what can the Church do?
2. Field trip, 1-Ft. Film
The vast expanse of US military bases in the small island make it impossible to economically self-sustainable,and pose various threats to citizens in the daily life, from rape, assault, noise to helicopter crush. We will
have glimpses of this reality in the field trip.
We will also visit battle sites of 58 years ago to think of the miseries and cruelties of war. As the time islimited, we will make up for it by watching the 1-Ft Film.

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Information:Towards the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference3. Special Lectures(1) "Nuclear Power Plants and Military industry" (by Rev. Shingo Naito)
Rev. Naito is one of the prophetic voices in Japan who has been advocating against nuclear power plants formany years. He has long insisted that the ultimate aim of keeping nuclear power plants is to maintain thecompetence to have nuclear arms, which really seems to be the case nowadays.
(2) "What divides the people: US Military Base in Okinawa and Nuclear Power Plants” (by Bishop Shoji Tani)
The Rt. Revd. David Shoji Tani served as Bishop of Okinawa for more than 10 years. He has had a close lookat how the military bases are giving negative influences and dangers to citizens. He points out that nuclear
power plants and US military bases have something common in that they were imposed on the marginalized
disadvantaged local provinces.
4. Inputs(1) Division of Korean Peninsula
The tension between two Koreas is tense because of the nuclear test by DPRK and sanctions on DPRK, Thissituation is destabilizing the whole region. We will hear of the current situation and the TOPIK initiatives.
(2) US Military Bases in Okinawa and the Peace Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution (by Charles Douglas
Lummis)In recent years, return and relocation of US military bases in Okinawa have been discussed, and even
implemented in part. Behind this, there is a shift towards military reduction because of the prolonged
economic depression in the United States. Instead, the US government is putting on pressures on theJapanese government to assume the cost and the role of the US military bases in Okinawa. In order toadvance this shift, there is a stronger push to change the Peace Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution. Mr.
Charles Douglas Lummis will focus on the relationship between the existence of the US Military Bases andthe Japanese Constitution.
5. Country Reports
We will hear from each participating church about the current situation and its peace making initiatives.
6. Group Sessions
We will divide ourselves into 9 groups, 8 members each, to share views and experiences of peace making
initiatives, especially of that in East Asia. Based on the group discussions, a communique will be made andsent out to Anglican Churches around the world.

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《Sermon for the Opening Service》

The Most Reverend Nathaniel Makoto UematsuPrimate of the Anglican Church in Japan: Bishop of Hokkaido
16th April, 2013

I would like to thank God that we are able to hold the second World Anglican Peace Conference here
in Okinawa. As the prime bishop of Nippon Seikokai, I sincerely welcome each and every one of you who
have come together to attend this conference.
Presiding Bishop Paul Keun-Sang Kim of the Anglican Church in Korea, Presiding Bishop Katherine
Jefferts Schori of the Episcopal Church in the United States, and Prime Bishop Edward Pacyaya Malecdan of
the Episcopal Church in the Philippines, all the overseas clergy, brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you verymuch for joining us here from far away. I also thank and welcome those coming from all over Japan.
As my sermon for the opening service today, I’d like to tell you about something that has had adefinite affect on my life and inspired my path of pilgrimage to peace. I went to the United States to study
after graduating from a Japanese University. There was a church in a small town in Oklahoma where mygraduate school was located, and I was the first Japanese person to attend the church services there. Every
Sunday that I attended, I somehow felt a cool, unwelcoming atmosphere among the congregation.
I found out that the main reason for this lay in the senior warden of the church. He was a former
United States Air Force officer who had been a Japanese prisoner of war. During the Second World War,in April 1942, sixteen B 25 bombers, the Doolittle Raiders,

took off from a small aircraft carrier, U.S.S.

Hornet, in the South Pacific, heading towards Japan. Their targets were Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. After the
mission, they were to land in part of China not occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army. However, some ofthem failed to do so, and eight crew members including pilots were caught by the Japanese after landing in
a Japanese-occupied area. They were tortured, and three were executed by firing squad. Another one diedfrom abuse and malnutrition at a prison camp. The others survived, but they were taken from camp to camp
and cruelly treated from 1942 until August 1945, the end of the war.
Robert, the warden, was one of those survivors. He hated Japan and the Japanese because of his
terrible experience as a prisoner of war under the Japanese Army. Everybody at the church knew that, and I
happened to step into that church where Robert was the senior warden. Some people wanted to befriend me,
but still seemed to have felt awkward to do so because of him. Even after I made quite a few friends among
them, my relationship with Robert didn’t go any farther than “Good morning” and “Goodbye” for four years.
I accepted the situation, telling myself “I belong to the post-war generation; we are not to be blamed for thecrime committed by the previous generation”, although I sympathised with him for his awful experience.
After a while I and my fiancée, who was in Japan at that time, planned to get married. Unfortunately,

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neither my parents nor hers could attend the wedding in the United States. Then Robert came to me andasked “Can the bride’s parents come to the wedding? If not, could I take the rôle of the bride’s father?”

I could hardly believe my ears! I had never dreamed of him doing anything like that, so I asked the
pastor to find out his real intention. He confirmed that it was Robert’s sincere wish: he meant to do it.
On the day of the wedding, as he walked up the aisle with the bride on his arm, he kept crying
aloud, and that made all the congregation start crying. They all knew what Robert’s tears meant. After the
ceremony, he hugged me and said, “Nathaniel, today, the war is over.”From that moment on, I began to feel my own responsibility for the war. Although I kept thinking I
was not responsible for the war as I was born after that, I now felt “No, I have been wrong. I too am living in
the midst of it.”Robert and his wife became our parents in the U.S. from then on. I kept thinking about the meaningof his tears at our wedding. If he hadn’t met me at his church, he might well have harboured his hatredtoward Japan and the Japanese for the rest of his life. Just because I happened to go to his church he musthave suffered so much every Sunday. He had to set a good Christian example as senior warden. Every Sunday
the pastor tells the congregation to “love your enemy” in his sermon, in the words of our Lord Jesus. Robert
had to hear it as a pious Christian. He had to forgive me but he couldn’t. He had to love me but he couldn’t.
How he must have suffered for four long years! His mind and heart must have been filled with a whirlwindof hatred, grudges and anger, and he had to struggle through it for four years. Then at last he overcame
them to achieve great repentance leading to forgiveness, and eventually to love his erstwhile enemy.
This experience inspired me to begin the path that would lead to entering a seminary and joining theclergy.
We are here today pursuing peace and reconciliation. When we think about peace, what kindof situation do we call ‘peace’? Is it the absence of war, living affluent lives, or to be educated or to haveguaranteed freedom of speech and faith, peace of mind or a happy daily life?
We are given all sorts of ‘rights’ to obtain these kinds of ‘peace’. We can be satisfied in our daily
lives, creating a so-called peaceful situation by obtaining our rights. To me, however, these rights don’t seemto be given equally to everyone. For example, here in Okinawa, American people are granted extraterritorial
rights because of the U.S. bases, but in contrast, the rights of the people of Okinawa are taken away fromthem despite living in Japanese territory. The rights of the residents of Okinawa to live in a quiet, safe
society, or their wish not to be involved in any wars are ignored.
When people try to turn a blind eye to these issues and pursue only their own rights, that could
cause quarrels, create divisions and develop into wars between nations. After all, all wars originate fromprotecting our own countries and national interests. People who pursue ‘justice’ to protect their own country
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while making light of the rights of others may eventually be led into war.
There can be no realisation of peace if people insist on and protect only their own rights and justicefor themselves. It was natural and understandable for Robert to hate me, a Japanese person, after all thecruelty he was subjected to by the Japanese. He could have said he had the right to hate me and was rightnot to forgive me. But he forgave me. He forgave me with a lot of tears and then, and then only, he found his
own peace of mind.

When we let our own rights go and try to protect the rights of others, or those who lack even basic
rights, the seeds of peace are sown. When we recognise ‘rights’ and ‘justice’ for others, in families and amongneighbours, friends, other races and other nations, and put them before us, peace would be created there. I
am sure, however, that it would also come with pain, frustration, outrage and emptiness.
Our Lord Jesus appeared to His disciples after the resurrection and said to them “May peace be withyou”. It was the ultimate peace that Jesus achieved only because He gave up all rights as the Son of God on
the cross. Jesus gave that peace to His disciples, to us, as the most precious thing in the world. God is so holythat He could not ignore our sins. It was God’s intrinsic ‘right’ and ‘justice’ for us to suffer, but Jesus gave up
His rights as the Son of God to suffer for us on the cross. Instead of justice, He gave us grace to be reconciledwith Him.
We are given that ultimate peace. It is not a big deal to give up our rights in our daily life, to do thatfor your wife, for your husband, for your parents or for your children. When we give that up in our small
everyday lives with a little sacrifice, it doesn’t mean to be subservient nor desperate, but do it with faith inGod’s mercy. Then we would be rewarded with the joy of being in peace, which is irreplaceable. That would
be the beginning of a chain of peace starting from our neighbours to our neighbouring nations and on to thewhole world; ultimately to the realisation of the Kingdom Of God.
May the guidance and blessing of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon this Anglican Peace Conference, to make it
fruitful. Amen

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《Keynote Speech》
The question of US military bases in Okinawa- The role of Anglican-Episcopal Church
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori,Worldwide
Primate of The Episcopal
Church Anglican Peace Conference in Okinawa

16 April 2013
The question of US military bases in Okinawa - The role of Anglican-Episcopal Church

16th April, 2013

I have been asked to speak about the American military bases here in Okinawa, and whatrole our respective churches have to play in regard to those bases. So that we might all begin
with a shared understanding of these realities, I will begin with a broad outline of the history
behind the present situation here, from three primary perspectives: the history of Okinawa, thehistory of the military bases, and the history of the Church in these islands. I believe that willoffer a better base on which to consider what the role of the church is in making peace.
I want to challenge us all to consider similar situations around the world, and the roles
that our respective churches, and the Anglican Communion, might play in reconciliation andpeace-making in the face of violence, military force, and war. I know that my telling of thishistory will be done from perspectives that may cause discomfort or offense. It is not my intent
to tell this history in a biased way, and I know that part of the healing needed among us can only
come through hearing the stories of each person and part of this deeply painful chapter of history.
It is only together as the Body of Christ that we can hope to find healing, reconciliation, andgenuine and lasting peace.
Let’s begin with where we are, in Okinawa. This island is part of the Ryukyu arc or
chain of islands, or the Nansei-shoto, running some 800 miles between Kyushu and Taiwan.
Okinawa is in the middle of that chain, some 400 miles away from the main part of Japan (or thehome islands). For several centuries, these islands were in a tributary relationship with China(and Korea), which began to facilitate sea-going trade in the early 15th century. The status of the
Ryukyus changed in 1609, when they were invaded and occupied by Japan. For the next 270
years Okinawa and the Ryukyu kingdom were in a dual quasi-colonial relationship with both
China and Japan. In 1879 the kingdom was abolished and the islands were incorporated into theJapanese nation as the Okinawa Prefecture. It’s important to note that Okinawa constitutes avery tiny fraction (0.3%) of the land mass of Japan, and about 1% of the nation’s current
population.
The people of Okinawa and the Ryukyus are ethnically and culturally distinct from thepeoples of the main Japanese islands, and there have been periodic and sustained initiatives forindependence from Japan. 1 Americans would recognize similar dynamics in relationships
between Hawai’i and the United States, and Puerto Rico and the United States – both territories
originally invaded or occupied by military forces and later incorporated into the larger nation.
Japanese academics have called Okinawa an internal colony of Japan, paralleling the relationshipof Hokkaido. 2 There are further parallels with the American territories in the Virgin Islands andGuam. In both the Japanese and American situations the islands are of strategic military
significance because of their geographic location and their ability to provide a critical staging
area to support military presence and intervention.

1

For a current example of the conversation about independence for both Okinawa and Guam (or the Chamorros):
http://minagahet.blogspot.com/2013/03/okinawa-independence-4-dealing-with.html
2Dominant Narratives of Colonial Hokkaido and Imperial Japan: Envisioning the Periphery and the Modern
Nation-State. Michele M. Mason. Palgrave MacMillan, NY: 2012
Japan and Okinawa: Structure and Subjectivity, Glen D. Hook, Richard Siddle, eds. Routledge Curzon, London:
2003
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Keynote SpeechModern military development in Japan
Japan began to develop a modern military force in 1867; the Imperial Japanese Army,supplied by conscripts, was established in 1873. Japanese victory in the first Sino-Japanese War
in 1894-95 resulted in the occupation of Taiwan, a shift in control of Korea from China to Japan,
and the occupation of part of the Chinese mainland adjacent to the Korean peninsula. The war
also opened Chinese ports to trade. The treaty that ended this war was soon renegotiated at thebehest of Russia and with the support of France and Germany, to return the Liaodong peninsula
to Chinese control. Once Japan withdrew, Russia immediately entered to occupy the territory,
particularly the year-round maritime base of Port Arthur. Japan entered a mutual defense pactwith Great Britain in 1902 to protect the interests of each nation.
The Russian occupation soon led to the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-5, as the two nations
vied for strategic control of Manchuria and Korea. Negotiations failed, probably because Russia
did not believe Japan would go to war against its numerically superior forces. Japan again
emerged victorious, having shown its military prowess on land and sea.
Japan participated in the First World War with the Allied Forces against Germany, andintervened briefly in the Russian Civil War against the communists.
In the early 1930s Japan began to expand further into Manchuria, and in 1937 vastly
increased its control over Chinese territory, including Shanghai and Nanjing. In 1940 Japanjoined Germany and Italy in the Axis alliance. In the same year the US began to limit the supplyof materiel to Japan, which soon invaded French Indochina. Japan and the USSR entered into a
non-aggression pact in 1941. The US and other Allied nations increased the embargo on militaryequipment and resources, and increased support to China.
Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 resulted in a declaration of war by the US, UK,
and other Allies. Japan achieved remarkable geographic success in the Pacific, occupying
Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore, Dutch East Indies, Philippines, and a number ofPacific islands. They also conducted operations against Australia, Burma, Solomon Islands, and
New Guinea.
The final major campaign of the Second World War in the Pacific theatre included amajor battle on the island of Okinawa. The American invasion began 1 April 1945 (Easter
Sunday) with intense naval bombardment, and the landing of 60,000 troops. Some 3800 tons ofordinance were launched within the first 24 hours, called the “storm of steel” (tetsu no bowFU).
The Japanese Army had 100,000 well-entrenched troops on the island, controlling the highground away from the beaches. The battle included the deployment of nearly 1500 kamikaze
flights against American naval forces. The ground battle was intense and protracted, lasting wellinto June. The ground had turned to mud by late spring, and the conditions and carnage wereappalling. Following the US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the final peace agreement
was signed 7 September 1945, but American fortification of the island for a planned invasion of
the main Japanese islands had already begun months before.
The death toll over the five months of battle on Okinawa was immense: over 107,000
Japanese and Okinawan troops died; nearly 24,000 were sealed in caves; more than 10,000 were
captured; and at least 100,000 civilians died – a quarter to a third of the local population. The
death toll on Okinawa was higher than Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. American losses
were much lower – some 12,000 killed and 36,000 wounded.
Occupation of Japan began in late August 1945, and continued until the treaty of San
Francisco took effect in April 1952. Okinawa was handled differently, remaining under US
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international peace and security in the Far East, and encourage friendship and economic
cooperation between the two nations. It provides for the continued presence of US bases andmilitary forces in Japanese territory, and requires both nations to respond to threats to mutual
concerns for peace and security when they occur within Japanese territory.
One of the provisions of the post-war Constitution of Japan is a prohibition on developingor maintaining a standing army, beyond the scale needed for self-defense. Those defense forces
are forbidden to wage war against other nations. The Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security,and the maintenance of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, have permitted Japan to devote
significant resources to needs other than military ones. Japan’s military expenditures haveconsistently been under 1% of GDP. 3 Public opinion polls clearly demonstrate that Japanesecitizens expect the United States to be responsible for Japan’s security, even though that is not
the primary purpose of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. At the same time, theJSDF are among the world’s most technologically sophisticated, and in recent years have been
deployed for international peacekeeping purposes. 4
Since 1945, the number of US military bases and troops on Okinawa has grown, and thebases were used to support forward operations during the wars on the Korean and Vietnamesepeninsulas, as well as more recently during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The US militarypresence continues to be significant for strategic concerns throughout the Far East, particularly in
relation to China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.
Today there are 32 military bases in Okinawa, which occupy nearly 20% of the land areaof the island. That represents three-quarters of all Japanese soil occupied by American forces(remember that Okinawa is about 0.3% of Japan’s total land mass). About 25,000 US troops are
based in Okinawa, and another 11,000 in the rest of Japan. Fully 90% of all Marines based inJapan reside in Okinawa. Dependents (family members) of these troops, and other associatedcivilians, represent at least as many additional persons. The bases in Okinawa are used by the
US Army, Navy, and Air Force, for naval and air operations, training, bombing and shooting
ranges, ammunition depots, as well as support facilities for troops and civilians. There arereports that nuclear weapons may be present or available, as well as the possibility that the US
might use them in time of threat to Japan. 5
The military bases in Okinawa, in addition to occupying one-fifth of the land mass,account for only about 5% of the economy, down from a high of 50%. In several cases the bases
occupy land that would be highly valuable for other uses. The most problematic of the bases
houses Futenma Marine Corps Air Station. It is in the heart of a residential neighborhood in
Ginowan City, north of the capital of Naha. Its use by helicopters and fixed wing aircraft fortraining operations in a residential area brings strong opposition to the accompanying noise,crash and other hazards, and pollution impacts. Occasional criminal activity by military
personnel has also generated significant local outcry.
During the period of US military control of Okinawa there was little space for local
political influence. That situation has changed somewhat since 1972. In particular, soldiers whoare charged with crimes against civilians are usually subject to Japanese law, rather than facing
3

Engelhart, K. (2010). The Battle for Okinawa. Maclean's, 123(10), 29–30
http://factsanddetails.com/japan.php?itemid=819&catid=22&subcatid=1485For example, http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/03/11/will-south-korea-and-japan-take-the-nuclearroute/for-japan-there-are-other-options-besides-nuclear-weapons
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only an American military response. Indeed, two soldiers were sentenced to lengthy Japaneseprison terms in early March of this year. 6 The US military has worked diligently to prevent
violence and criminal behavior by soldiers, but has been unable to completely prevent it. Thereappears to be differential publicity about criminal acts by American personnel, compared tothose committed by local residents, and compared to humanitarian acts by members of themilitary and their dependents.
It is abundantly evident, however, that Okinawa bears a disproportionate burden due tothe American military presence and the resultant exposure of Okinawans to hazards, nuisance,
and the threat of military retaliation by other nations.
Protests and objections by Okinawans over the last several decades resulted in a 2006
agreement between Japan and the United States to relocate several of the Okinawan bases toother parts of the island and a number of the troops to other places, principally the island of
Guam. That agreement proposed to move 8000 troops off Okinawa by the end of 2014, relocate
military activity to other bases on Okinawa or elsewhere, and return significant amounts of land
to local control. In particular, the land on which Futenma sits would be returned to Okinawa
following the base’s relocation. As part of this agreement, Japan agreed to fund about 60% of
the costs for facility construction in Guam and northern Okinawa, as well as relocation of
personnel. The US government agreed to fund the remainder. This agreement was reconfirmed
by both governments in 2009 and in 2010. In 2009, the new Japanese Prime Minister Hatoyama
Yukio vowed to move Futenma out of Okinawa, and when he was later unable to fulfill thatpromise, resigned in June 2010. The agreement has been repeatedly reconfirmed, once again in
February. 7
The relocation of Futenma to another area of Okinawa has been the source ofconsiderable controversy. Even before the agreement was signed in 2006, Prime Minister
Junichiro noted that no other prefecture in Japan was willing to take the relocated military base,even though the government recognized the undue burden on Okinawa. When first proposed,that replacement base was planned as a floating facility adjacent to Camp Schwab, off the
Henoko Cape. That initial proposal has been replaced by a plan to build on filled lands,
reclaiming portions of the marine environment. That in turn has provoked major controversy
and objection from those who consider the environmental effects to be unacceptable. The site
includes dugong habitat as well as significant coral beds and fisheries.
History of Episcopal/Anglican Church in Okinawa
After Japan’s expulsion of the Jesuit mission and the suppression of Christianity in the
16th century, the first evidence of Christian presence in Okinawa was the immigration of French
missionaries to the Ryukyus in the 1840s, who kept vigil hoping to eventually enter Japan. 8
The Episcopal Church sent the Rev. Channing Moore Williams from China to Japan in
1866, but there is no evidence he got to Okinawa. The Episcopal Church’s presence andministry was apparently limited to the main islands of Japan, as was that of the Church of
England’s mission societies.
6

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/02/world/asia/japanese-court-convicts-2-us-sailors-in-okinawarape.html?ref=militarybasesandinstallations
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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/23/world/asia/japans-leader-shinzo-abe-tries-to-restart-plan-to-move-okinawanbase.html?ref=militarybasesandinstallations
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Members of the Society of Foreign Missions of Paris. Handbooks on the Missions of the Episcopal Church: Japan(1934) http://anglicanhistory.org/asia/jp/missions1934/01.html

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The first Anglican presence in Okinawa dates from the early part of the 20th century. An
English woman and former CMS missionary, Hannah Riddell, founded the Kaishun Byoin, thefirst Japanese leprosarium or Hansen’s disease hospital, in Kumamoto in 1895. A young man
named Keisai Aoki entered another sanatorium on Oshima as a teenager around 1911, and wasbaptized at in 1918 at the age of 25. He wrote to Riddell, who later sent him to Okinawa to workwith other lepers. He found them living in caves on Iejima and Okinawa, and worked to feed
and clothe them, and pray with them. The local people feared and rejected the lepers, and after
having their shelters burned down and being forcibly evicted, Aoki eventually established acommunity on the small island of Yagaji. In 1938 this community became the Airaku-en
Okinawa Sanatorium. Aoki was a lay catechist and instrumental in organizing a worshipping
community, which became a central part of the facility as “The House of Prayer.” During the
war the sanatorium was mistaken for military facilities and bombed by American forces; anumber of people were killed. After the war Aoki became a deacon, the first ordained personwith Hansen’s disease in the Anglican Communion. 9 During the US occupation of Okinawa,
military members helped to rebuild the sanatorium. Today it is the largest in Japan, and thechapel community is the largest congregation in the Diocese of Okinawa.
After the war, the NSKK’s primate, Michael Hinsuke Yashiro, went to The Episcopal
Church’s General Convention in 1949 and asked for particular assistance for Okinawa. The
Episcopal Church took pastoral responsibility for Okinawa that year. In March of 1951 two
American Episcopal priests arrived, William Hefner and Norman Godfrey. Both were veteranswhose war experiences motivated them to seek ordination; Hefner had served on Okinawa. The
NSKK sent priests and church workers. Canada sent an interpreter, the Rev. Gordon Goichi
Nakayama. A congregation was begun in Naha which became the Church of St. Peter and St.
Paul.
Military personnel and dependents formed the initial English-speaking congregation in
1958, which built the church of All Souls, dedicated to all who died in Battle of Okinawa.
Kindergartens were begun, a convent was founded, as well as an orphanage for children of lepers,a dormitory for junior high school students from other islands, and other new congregations.
In 1967 Okinawa became a missionary district of TEC, and Edmund Browning waselected bishop, having served All Souls and St. Matthew’s, as well as military bases and lepercolonies in northern Okinawa.
In 1971 the NSKK asked that the church in Okinawa might become part of it, and as
Okinawa returned to Japan, the church joined the NSKK in 1972, and a new bishop was elected.
Paul Saneaki Nakamura was a suicide pilot who survived WW II because there were no moreplanes or torpedoes to pilot. His shame at having encouraged other Okinawans to volunteer for
those missions left him unable to return. While he was in seminary, he met that Canadian priest,
Fr. Nakayama, who convinced him he must return to Okinawa with the good news of new life inJesus. 10
Peacemaking
It seems necessary to point out that this is an immensely complicated history, withoverlapping threads of racism, militarism, colonialism, and fear of the other. Okinawa has beentreated as a colony for centuries. Its residents feel their exclusion and commodification by the9

http://anglicansonline.org/resources/essays/nakayama/hansen.html
http://morgue.anglicansonline.org/060514/letters/index.html

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Keynote Speechlarger Japanese public and by the American military. The United States has its own history of
racial exclusion toward Japanese Americans before and during the Second World War, a history
that has not been fully explored or reconciled. The United States and Japan have a common
interest in maintaining an American military presence to provide defense for Japan as well as
strategic deterrence in the Pacific and East Asia. That military presence comes primarily at theexpense of Okinawans. Proposals to remove some of that military presence are likely to simply
shift the burden to other island populations – either in other parts of Okinawa or on Guam,another “colony” which governments believe can be used for such purposes. Even the proposal
to relocate Futenma northward to Camp Schwab involves colonizing an environmentallysensitive area.
The larger theological questions in the midst of this thorny dilemma have to do with theright use of creation, the burden any one community or people (particularly an oppressed or
marginalized one) can be asked to bear for a larger community, the place of military force either
as deterrent or aggressor, and the baptismal charge we share to build a beloved community andsociety of peace.
The underlying motivator for military presence or occupation in Okinawa is fear. Japan
fears retribution from neighboring nations for old wars of aggression. Governments throughout
the region fear aggressive territorial expansionism from more powerful neighbors. North Korea
fears its wealthier neighbors’ ability to challenge its apparently oppressive social policies, as wellas the scarcity experienced by its own people. Okinawans fear death and destruction as a resultof the military forces lodged in their midst. The United States fears having its other territorial
possessions (colonies) attacked by Asian powers, increased military access to the Pacific bythose nations, destabilization and the possibility of escalated violence migrating out of the region,
threats to its economic interests, and the loss of strategic military outposts.
The ancient and most central part of the Christian gospel is about answering fear withlove. Our task can be none other than challenging military responses to fear with non-violent
and peaceful approaches. We proclaim that loving the enemy is the only ultimately life-giving
response. That is why the Archbishop of South Korea took the group gathered for the first
TOPIK conference into North Korea. That is why Japanese, Koreans, and Americans
continue to ask and offer forgiveness for the sins of old wars that continue to infect our world
and diminish the possibility of embracing more abundant life.
Until we begin to examine our own participation in those varying kinds of fear, we havelittle hope for reconciliation. Why does the wider Japanese society permit Okinawa to bear an
inequitable burden for the nation’s self-defense? It undoubtedly has at least something to dowith many people’s unwillingness to have greater military presence in their own neighborhoods– what English speakers call NIMBY (not in my back yard!). Why does Japan rely so heavily on
the United States for defense? I can’t pretend to understand the complexities of that question,
but undoubtedly the people who live here can share their own theories. Why do Americans
permit and encourage ongoing colonial occupation of other lands? That has something to dowith the captivity of my government to business interests, some of them related to the militaryindustrial complex.
Underlying all of these is a fundamental fear of the other, of people who seem different
from me and my kind, and fear that they will take from me what I most want and need. Those
fears grow out of a sense of scarcity – that there is not enough land to live on, not enough food toeat, not enough economic possibility, not enough hope for the future. The church’s role must be

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about proclaiming the good news of God’s creative encouragement of new possibility, aboutengendering hope, and proclaiming the vision of abundant life for all God’s creatures.
Our hope is based on the reconciling love of God – and reconciliation requires
vulnerability. Without some openness to a future different from the present entrenched reality,
there is little real possibility for lasting peace. It’s interesting to consider how challenging it iseven to find words and metaphors for that lifeless reality of being stuck that aren’t violent or
evocative of war. Trench warfare is often used to describe this kind of immovability. It evokes
those crushing stories of dug-in troops lobbing projectiles toward each other, and never seeing
the enemy’s face except in the sights of a sniper’s rifle. That’s what a lot of the battle of
Okinawa was like. But those images also evoke stories of profligate possibility – the German
and English troops of World War I who listened to their enemies singing Christmas carols,
recognizing the tunes but not the words, and then crawling out of their muddy holes for a few
hours during the Christmas Eve ceasefire. They exchanged signs of peace with the few luxuries
they had – cigarettes or shots of schnapps – and shared pictures of their sweethearts. And thenthose precious hours drew to a close, with officers calling their troops back to duty and the workof killing the enemy.
Reconciliation just might require sitting in the trenches long enough to hear the song ofother human beings, both lament at what is lost and yearning for what might be. Reconciliation
requires sitting in the mud, knowing despair and depravity, and daring to dream of a different
future. When we know the depths of our helplessness, that we are made of dirt and cannot
ultimately save ourselves or fix the emptiness, we just might begin to welcome the stranger as an
essential part of our own salvation. When that recognition begins to be mutual, reconciliation
becomes possible.
The trench around here is almost literally the ground on which these bases lie, therunways and berths and silos for tools of war, set in the midst of cities which are supposed to besigns of creativity and the possibility of peace. 11 There are some hints that the conversation
about constitutional change in Japan, that would permit a standing military with greater
capability than defense, is garnering support from unlikely partners. There are some stark
realities that cannot be ignored, but just might be provocative of creative response if they can be
met with vulnerability and hope:x Increasing tension over islands and borders in the East or South China Sea, 12 on the
Korean peninsula, and off the coast of Japanx Increasing military capacity in North Korea, as well as recent escalation in rhetoricand military activity
x Poverty in North Korea as well as abundant fearx A new (25 March 2013) military pact between South Korea and the US in response torecent developments in North Korea
x Declining willingness of Okinawans to bear an inordinate burden for military
deterrence on behalf of the Japanese nation
x Abundant lack of trust on all sides
x Rising interest in oil and other natural resources, as well as marine transportation
lanes (and strategic access) across the region
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Zechariah 8:4-5 Thus says the LORD of hosts: Old men and old women shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem,each with staff in hand because of their great age. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing
in its streets.
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That list is exceedingly challenging, but it might also be the prod that is necessary to get people
out of the trenches. It is time to climb out and tell the stories of lament and hope. Build
relationships with the other, and go search for opportunities to tell the truth of your own
experience, using surprising, novel, or humorous methods to destabilize old habits, expecting
creative results – and keep showing up for this radically vulnerable work of reconciliation.
And finally, expect that what is birthed and learned here might offer creative possibilities
to other systemic conflicts, like Rwanda, Congo, Sudan, Syria, and the Middle East.
The hard work of reconciliation requires an openness or vulnerability to beingtransformed. The cosmic transformation we claim in the paschal (Easter) mystery is a result of
divine vulnerability. We won’t experience a different outcome or a shift in the status quo
without that vulnerability. Our own efforts at reconciliation must echo or imitate that same
relinquishment of power, privilege, and fixity of position.
Reconciliation here is going to require dreaming that emerging future and moving toward
those we see as enemies. The fear that separates us is a symptom of frustrated yearning for thatdifferent future. Interacting with our differences creates possibility, and it requires the ability toclimb out of the trenches of despair that anything will change. That is another definition of hell!
We must walk into the division and conflict to find a new possibility – like joint administrationof those China Sea islands, or cooperative security efforts that relieve colonized peoples andplaces. Reconciling work creates a different future, something that would never have existed
without the tension that called forth our journey across that boundary of fear.
The question is only where and when and with whom to begin. Practice here, with those
who advocate different avenues toward peace. Discover that the tension of difference will create
an alternate future to what any participant expected. That is the kingdom of heaven at work in
our midst!
A brief example. TEC adopted a new calendar of saints in 2009, and we continue toencourage local congregations and dioceses to propose additions to it. The Diocese of Nebraska
proposed Hiram Hisanori Kano, who came to the United States in 1916 to study agricultural
economics. He was born in Tokyo in 1889, and baptized as a teenager before he left Japan. In
the United States, he worked to improve farming methods, especially in the Japanese community,
which was facing enormous discrimination. He challenged the state legislature about racist landownership laws and immigration policies. The bishop of Nebraska stood with him in thelegislature and eventually persuaded him to become a pastor to the Japanese community; he wasordained deacon in 1928 and priest in 1936. He was arrested the same day war was declared in
the Pacific, and he was the only Japanese person in Nebraska to be interned. While imprisoned,
he ministered to German prisoners of war and American soldiers facing court martial. He
continued that pastoral work after the war, and died in 1988, just short of his 100th birthday. His
witness continues to draw together the frayed edges of human community in the heartland of theUnited States and in The Episcopal Church.
As we begin this conference, it may help to consider where we have learned to crossboundaries or climb out of trenches in pursuit of reconciliation. How have you chosen
vulnerability? Who has forgiven you, and how have you received it? How have you
disconnected from the spiral of fear, retribution, and violence? Those choices flow from a deep
well of hope, sometimes deeper than we can express in words. In the darkest time of crucifixion,
as Jesus hung on the cross, feeling abandoned, God was still at work. The creative andunexpected response to that particular entrenchment is what we call resurrection. Do we have20
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intractable conflict?
Can those of us caught up in this web of interconnection dream of being drawn moreclosely and deeply into the ties that bind us? Will we, like Jesus, pray for the fellow on the next
cross, and the ones who set the cross into the earth? Peace and harmony in every part of theworld ultimately depend on discovering our common humanity, our shared yearning for ameaningful place in this life, the hopes we have for our children and the world around us. No
one, no other, is beyond God’s love – or else we are all beyond that possibility. Our task is tocontinue to plant and nurture hope in the face of fear when threat arises. We must confront ourown fear and move toward the human beings behind the threat, rather than retreat or dig deeper
trenches. That is what it means to run to the empty tomb; that is the direction of more abundant
and resurrected life. May resurrection begin again in this place, in the hearts of these blessedpeople – those we fear and those who fear us.
Katharine Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church

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《Special Lecture Ⅰ》
Nuclear Power Plants and Military industry
Rev. Shingo Naito
18th April, 2013

Nuclear Power and Militarisation
Shingo Naito, Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church, Minoridai
Inter-faith Forum for Review of National Nuclear Policy
1. Introduction
The American historian Gar Alperovitz has clearly demonstrated that the atomic
bomb was not dropped in order to bring an end to the war, but as part of a wider plan.
This view is reflected in top secret materials that were classified immediately after thewar, but which are now coming to light. The number of scholars supporting Alperovitz’s
thesis is increasing and although, of course, the US government doesn’t share his view,
Alperovitz’s theory is now the most influential among historians. His masterpiece The

Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb and the Architecture of an American Myth is basedon research compiled from a wide range of sources, all of which attest to his theory.
The book was published in the US, Great Britain, Germany and Japan exactly fifty
years after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Although the Japanesetranslation is nowadays difficult to obtain, other books are available. For example, The

Hidden Nuclear Weapons of Japan . Published a few years ago by a group opposed tonuclear power, this book gives a clear description of the circumstances which lay

behind the use of the first atomic bombs. I myself have produced a pamphlet on thesubject, entitled Nuclear Power In Spite of the Risk. I wrote that knowledge of the

background behind the atomic bomb helps in understanding the truth behind
America’s peddling of nuclear power to the world. This in turn helps to explain thefundamental reasons why the nuclear power policies of world nations, and inparticular Japan, have neglected safety, discounted workers’ rights, ignored the future
problems of radioactive waste and even threatened world peace.
Simply viewing the problems of nuclear power as economic, or connected only withenergy, and without this very deep understanding, the problems can never be solved.
In order to conquer this great evil, a spiritual fight will be necessary.
2. The Atomic bomb was dropped with intent

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To make it possible for them to drop the atomic bomb, the United States took
various measures to ensure that Japan didn’t surrender too soon. The Potsdam
Declaration, announced by the US, Great Britain and China in July, omitted any
mention of Japan’s retaining the emperor-system, which Japan was unwilling todiscard. Because of this, Japan was led into rejecting the declaration. When it duly did
so, the US used this as its excuse. Japan’s acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration could
only come after everything was finished.
In 2007, Mr Sakuma, Minister of Defence, resigned after being denounced forgiving a speech in which he said that “it [the atomic bomb] ended the war and therefore
was unavoidable”. There is certainly a problem with the word “unavoidable”, but Mr
Sakuma was also mistaken in saying that “it ended the war”. Until it had thecapability to drop two different kinds of atomic bomb, the United States deliberately
and systematically prolonged the war in a way that wouldn’t allow Japan to surrender,
even though it had no fighting strength left.
As a matter of fact, the US decision to drop the bomb on Japan had been made atquite an early stage. In spite of the fact that it had almost no fighting power left, theUS forced Japan to continue the war by ignoring Japanese pleas for the maintenance ofthe emperor system, which Japan saw as a condition of surrender. The US was thus
able to buy time until it had plutonium weapons which were superior both in terms of
cost and explosive power.
This was part of a US world strategy which was conscious of the post-war power of
the Soviet Union. It was decided at the Yalta Conference that the Soviet Union would
enter the war against Japan three months after the defeat of Nazi Germany. The
planned date for this was 8 th August. However, if Japan’s surrender were to be
triggered by USSR entry into the war, Soviet power was the likely to spread in Asia inthe same way that it was spreading in Europe. The US wanted to avoid this at all costs,
and so forced Japan to surrender at their initiative.
In fact, the US dropped two different kinds of atomic bombs on Hiroshima andNagasaki just in time. They achieved a powerful demonstration of the world’s newest
and strongest weapons. The first bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, without warningand at a time when there would be many adults and children outdoors believing they
were safe. This was done with the specific intention of finding out exactly how
powerful the weapon was.
The atomic bomb was never necessary. In fact, I’d go much further than that. The
bomb was dropped with intent – as part of a wider plan. After the war, the UnitedStates set up ABCC (the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission) in Japan. However, thecommission made no attempt whatsoever to treat victims, but was concerned solely
with the collection of data on the after-effects of the bomb. Not only that, but the US
quickly spread the lie that there were no effects of radiation. Thus their crime washidden. This was so that US international influence would remain un-weakened and sothat the nuclear weapons industry would remain untouched.
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3. The principal nuclear offenders and the shape of things today

In The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb and the Architecture of an American Myth,23
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Gar Alperovitz explains that it was neither President Truman nor his predecessor
President Roosevelt who directed the dropping of the atomic bombs. It was Secretary ofState Byrnes. It is clear from a variety of sources, for example, that although thedecision to drop the bomb without warning was Truman’s, this was on the prompting of
Byrnes.
Byrnes had been at the centre of political life since Roosevelt’s Presidency and was
said, in fact, to be de facto vice-president. It has also been discovered that although thebomb was developed by the military, Secretary of War Stimson himself was led by
Byrnes. Stimson strongly argued against dropping a bomb of such power in a place
where there were women and children, but Byrnes had already laid the groundworkwith the Cabinet. It had been decided that the bomb could be dropped anywhere, evenon the pretext of hitting a military factory. Stimson continued to argue that the bomb
should not be dropped without prior warning on a place inhabited by women andchildren. At the very least, he said, it should be dropped first on a Japanese battleshipin the Pacific Ocean, or even in the middle of Tokyo Bay, thus acting as a threat.
These arguments were rejected by the Cabinet, who had already been won over by
Byrnes. It is interesting to note also that the man in charge of inspection of theManhattan Project to develop the bomb, Lieutenant General Groves, always sided with
Byrnes, rather than with Stimson, his commanding officer. It is probable, however,that as a dedicated soldier, Groves had been convinced by Byrnes that the successful
development of such a powerful weapon was in the service of his country. Until the end
he gave his all in pursuit of this goal.
Some years after the war, Groves co-wrote the first ever book about the developmentof the atom bomb, Now it can be told . However, the book was published as part of the

US campaign to justify the dropping of the atomic bomb and although it gives details
about the development process, political diplomacy with other world powers as well assome details of Cabinet discussions, the conclusion of the book is that the US wereright to develop and use the bomb. Through it, the lives of millions of US soldiers were
saved. This argument, together with the assertion that it was the atomic bomb that
finally forced Japan to surrender, can never, of course, be accepted. The book was,unsurprisingly, published all over the world.

Incidentally, the Japanese translation of Now it can be told was produced by two

ex-Naval Academy instructors. There is every indication that, as ex-staff officers of theImperial Headquarters, they wished to avoid criticism of the bomb mainly because
Japan itself would want nuclear armament in the future.
It is strange that completely missing from this book is the essential fact that, as Gar
Alperovitz later revealed, Secretary of State Byrnes had unprecedented influence in
the Cabinet, to the extent that even the President did what Byrnes suggested. Byrnes
appears in the book, but there is no mention of suspicions regarding him and his role in
Cabinet meetings (perhaps because all this was already well known). Instead there
appears a ridiculous defence of Byrnes based on nothing more substantial than the factthat he was a ‘nice guy’.
Here we see the real motive for this book. Groves was nothing more than an errandboy for Byrnes. But while Byrnes was the principal offender in the crime of the atomic
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Special Lecture Ⅰbomb, even he was being manipulated from behind the scenes. His strings were being
pulled by another, even larger entity. The plutocracy, or to put in another way, the‘merchants of death’, were really at the centre of all this.
DuPont, the company responsible for manufacture of the bomb had been one of the‘merchants of death’ since the American Civil War. They enjoyed a very privilegedarrangement in this war, too. Morgan, the king of finance, was responsible forpreparing funds for DuPont and for the US Government. Morgan was the American
representative of those world-class millionaires based in Europe, the Rothschilds.
Byrnes made it seem that Groves was the driving force behind the atomic bomb, andat the same time doctored the evidence to cover his tracks (this is according to several
cabinet ministers). After the war, although he was widely tipped to become President,
Byrnes more or less disappeared from the political stage. However, he continued toplay an important role for Morgan. Meanwhile, DuPont continued production of
nuclear weapons as well as working on development of the hydrogen bomb. The real
criminals surrounding the atomic bomb therefore are the world’s plutocrats and the‘merchants of death’. They manipulated politicians then and they continue to do sonow.
The dropping of the bomb was, in effect, a product demonstration by the ‘merchantsof death’ of their newest and strongest weapon. For the politicians the bomb was thestrongest card they held in the struggle gain tactical supremacy in the post-war world.
After the war, the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) was establishedwith the stated aim of promoting the peaceful use of atomic energy. However, countries
other than the great world powers were denied nuclear weapons and the IAEA in fact
was nothing more than a posture adopted to stabilise the economies of those countries
with nuclear capability (mainly the USA and Great Britain). They simply used the
IAEA to promote nuclear power in their own interest.
The organisation has already been severely criticised when it produced its firstreport after the Chernobyl disaster. The report was based on incoherent and confused
data and stated that, only five years on, there were, “on the whole, no effects on local
people”. An expert from Japan, which had been the victim of nuclear weapons, wasinvited to play a major role in producing this report. The investigation committee wastherefore headed by Itsuzo Shigematsu, Chairman of the Radiation Effects Research
Foundation in Hiroshima, the successor to the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission
mentioned earlier. Mr Shigematsu was chosen because it was known that he would
present the damage as being as minimal as possible.
Incidentally, the same Mr Shigematsu is responsible for a declaration of safety
which rejects links to bad health after his involvement in investigations into
Minamata disease, “ouch-ouch” disease and Okayama SMON disease, all of which werecaused by toxic waste. He came to similar conclusions in his work with the assembly ofexperts looking into the effects of ‘black rain’. Ryuichi Hirokawa has written about thisin his books From Chernobyl to Hiroshima and The Real Truth about Chernobyl.

In 1959, a pact was signed between IAEA and WHO stating that mutual agreement
would be necessary if research carried out by one party should have an effect on theactivities of the other. As a result of this today, epidemiological studies on the health25
Special Lecture Ⅰeffects of depleted uranium shells cannot be carried out. The US used at least 300 tonsof this kind of weapon during the Gulf War, and 2000 tons in Iraq, but conveniently, thehealth effects of these remain hidden from view. The 2008 epoch-making ruling by the
Nagoya high court which dealt with an action to ban the deployment of the Japanese
Self Defence Force contains a record of the various kinds of damage caused byweaponry mentioned by the plaintiff. However, there is no mention of the effects ofdepleted uranium shells, which only goes to underline the above issue. The IAEA havegone on to produce reports ten and twenty years after Chernobyl, but local doctors
remain furious at their inaccuracies.
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4. Post-war; the reasons behind the decision to sell nuclear power
The United States and Great Britain had agreed to share their nuclear technology
post-war, even as the first atomic bombs were being developed. However, after thebomb was successfully dropped and the war ended, the US attempted to keep thesecrets of atomic bomb technology to itself and the sharing of information was stopped,even with Britain.
However, information sharing began again when the Soviet Union successfully
developed a bomb for themselves more quickly than had been expected (the firstsuccessful Soviet experiment was in 1949) and when it became clear that Britain would
also be faced with a Cold War. The main problem, however, was that the continuing US
monopoly on nuclear technology was extremely expensive. The US government opposed
it and policy changed. Now the US began sharing atomic bomb technology with the
major world powers (France and China were added to the list) while the technology andraw materials for nuclear energy were shared even more widely. This policy was
adopted by the US so that its own economy could be stabilised.
President Eisenhower gave his so-called “Atoms for Peace” speech to the UN General
Assembly (on 8 th December 1953), but was contradicted within three short months
when tests took place on a hydrogen bomb a thousand times more powerful than thebomb dropped on Hiroshima, on Bikini Island on 1 st March 1954. Many saw then whatreally lay behind Eisenhower’s speech.
Following this, the five major world powers pushed forward with nuclear armament.
Meanwhile, less powerful countries looked on in envy. Maintaining that they weregoing to use the technology for peaceful means, many developed nuclear power withthe future aim of nuclear armament. At present, both India and Pakistan havedeveloped weapons without attracting sanctions and it is an open secret that Israel
also has them. Other countries can only protest about the double standards.
The first reactor imported by Japan was also, in fact, a graphite reactor (for the
production of weapons plutonium) and therefore for military rather than energy use.
However, under US observation, the Japanese were not permitted to reprocess andextract fuel.
It was the young Yasuhiro Nakasone who first brought nuclear power to Japan. In
fact, right from the time of the first budget discussions, members of the Diet speaking
in favour of nuclear power also advocated Japan’s future possession of nuclear weapons.
The proposal was passed only a day after the Bikini Island tests, and well before the26
Special Lecture Ⅰeffects of the test had become public. Had the bill been proposed after the return toJapan of the Daigo Fukuryu Maru fishing boat, which had been exposed to radiationnear the island, it’s likely that it would have never been passed at all. Perhaps the US,
keen to sell nuclear power, had secretly let Nakasone know the test date.
5. What really lies at the heart of Japan’s nuclear policy?
This was the manner in which Japan’s nuclear policy was established. Later, one of
the first declarations of Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi was that under theconstitution it was possible for the Self Defence Force to possess nuclear weapons. Thishas been the official government opinion ever since.
Although it is true that Prime Minister Eisaku Sato set out the three antinuclear
principles, these were still bound by respect for the position held by the US. It has now
been revealed that the truth behind the three principles had very little to do withpeace, to the regret of some of those responsible for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize.

In the Principles of Japanese Foreign Policy document produced by the Ministry ofForeign Affairs in 1969, it says that “For the time being, Japan will not take steps topossess nuclear weapons. However, Japan will continue to possess the economic andtechnological potential for nuclear weapons.” Furthermore, in 1992, the following
extract from a conversation with a senior member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
appeared in a Japanese newspaper. “This is only my personal opinion, but I believethat in order to shore up Japan’s diplomatic strength, it would be better not to rid
ourselves of the possibility of having nuclear arms. Our stance should be that we havethe capability for possession, but for the time being, our policy is to choose not to.
However, we should continue to accumulate plutonium and develop rocket technologythat can be used in the production of missiles so that we at least have the capability.”This shows that what Japan really wants is to possess nuclear weapons. One Indian
nuclear physicist has written of the danger of nuclear proliferation: “Even if a state
makes the hypocritical vow to use nuclear energy for “peaceful means”, every
prerequisite for nuclear weapons plutonium is thus put into place. The decision as to

how to use this is then in the hands of its leaders.” (quoted in Nuclear Proliferation

and Nuclear Power by Satomi Oba). If Japan were to possess nuclear weapons, it would
mean that the end of the world is closer. However, the state doesn’t realise this. If the
only country to have suffered the effects of the atomic bomb chooses to possess nuclear
weapons, it will be impossible to stop, for any reason, any other country from doing so.
If Japan goes down this route, any country might follow. This must be avoided at all
costs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs admits that the three anti-nuclear principles are
not legally binding and that they can be changed at any time, depending on current
policy. We can tell from the series of press briefings up to the administration of
President Bush, that the US were aware that that, internally, Japan was secretly
calling for an end to the ban on nuclear weapons.
This was also clear from ominous statements made by Prime Ministers Abe,
Fukuda, Aso, Nakagawa and several cabinet members. However, they know that if
nuclear policy was changed, there might be enough opposition to reverse that change.
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What the government would have to do, therefore, would be to change the constitution.
The “Peace Constitution” remains in place just by the skin of its teeth.
Meanwhile, although the rest of the world has given up on this, Japan is attempting
to produce a fast-breed reactor that can produce a plutonium far more pure than that
produced by a graphite reactor. The US has also changed its policy. It now wants toshare technology and, once it becomes clear that Japan possesses nuclear weapons,pass on the responsibility to Japan for sabre rattling at Russia and China.
However, the US doesn’t trust Japan, with its history of repeated betrayals. It has
therefore decided to base its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at the port of Yokosuka,
near the capital, Tokyo, rather in the much more distant port of Sasebo. This is to keep
an eye on their ally. The ship could not be attacked by Japan as it is too close to theattacker (and, therefore, to the certain danger of radiation). It can only be used toattack.
In order the prove to the US how trustworthy it is, the Japanese government ignored
a march of some 20,000 people demonstrating against the use of Yokosuka for theaircraft carrier George Washington. They also ignored a demonstration by 50,000
which took place the following week in Verny Park, Yokosuka. These demonstrations
were covered by the media but the reports were never broadcast. Instead a sad little
scene was shown of just hundred or so people shouting slogans at the ship entering
port.
This is bullying of the weak by the rich and powerful – something which isn’t new inJapan. The attitude towards Okinawa has been exactly the same, both during andafter the war. If Japan were ever to possess nuclear weapons, the only area considered
as a location for them would be Okinawa. After all, the US has already secretly kept
nuclear weapons in Okinawa. The Japanese Government also know that there would
be opposition on a national scale if they are positioned anywhere else. This must never,
ever be allowed.
6. The horror of the reprocessing plant and fast-breed reactor
The plutonium produced in these facilities is a weapons plutonium that is purer
than that any in the world. The only country to possess such plutonium is France,
which has had fast-breed reactors. The level of purity is said to be as much as 99.8%
and is certainly more than 98%. In ordinary nuclear weapons, after 14 years, theplutonium used for nuclear fission deteriorates due to impurities. When this happens,
the nuclear warheads must be removed and replaced with new ones. However, withthis kind of purity, this isn’t necessary for many decades at least. Also, using this highlevel of purity, it becomes possible to produce incredible micro-miniature nuclear
weapons. Loaded on to tiny missiles, they are impossible to detect, even by radar.
Launched from a submarine, it’s impossible to tell where they have come from. These
are, in fact, invincible weapons.
Although it has been kept as secret as possible, a RETF (Recycle Equipment Test
Facility: or nuclear reprocessing facility using a fast-breed reactor) is nearing
completion near the village of Tokaimura. This is the kind of facility where the final
stages for this kind of extraction are possible
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Scientists have spoken of their fears about Japan having nuclear weapons. Dr.

Tsuchida, previously of Meijo University and author of Japan’s Hidden Nuclear

Weapons Programme, and Dr. Fujita, previously of Keio University are just two of theexperts who have talked to me. They say that their worst fears are actually being
realised.
Cabinet ministers talk more openly about nuclear armament. US Deputy Secretaryof State Armitage has talked openly about Japan changing its constitution (in 2000).
Worries have been expressed about the accuracy rate of PAC3 and the M3 system,
which affects plans for US-Japanese co-operation for missile defence. By expressingthese fears, the Japanese Government is leading people to believe that in order todefend itself, Japan will need efficient micro nuclear missiles. These could be launched,
undetected by radar, in a pre-emptive attack.
As we saw earlier, we already know from a broadcast conversation with the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Japan maintains the materials and technology tomake nuclear armament a possibility. The official view of the government is that thepossession of such missiles would not be a violation of the constitution. This has been
explained several times in the Diet.
The US made a public announcement about the miniaturisation of nuclear weapons
in 2002 and has continued with development since. France is the only country with thehighest grade plutonium (although its Phenix and Super Phenix reactors have beenclosed down). However, if Japan is successful in producing it in fast-breeding reactors,
the US will want it.
No doubt this is why various measures are being taken by the US to build up good
relations with Japan for the sharing of various kinds of technology. For example, avital form of technology for nuclear warheads is the implosion lens, which is produced
in basically the same was as optic lenses in cameras. Japan has the best technology forthis and the capability to produce them. The US recognises this and will allow Japan to
do so. This is good business, and a shrewd approach in the world of the defence
industry.
Even though Mr Obama has become President, he can’t immediately reverse plans
for the military which have been in place since the previous administration. This has,in fact, always been the case. President Obama signed agreements with Russia for
nuclear disarmament, but even so, only a surplus amount held by each country may bedestroyed and still with no effect on the arms held by other countries. This can’tchange, however much Mr Obama might be ‘a good guy’.
Obama might claim that the total abolition of nuclear arms is at the centre of his
policies, but the ‘merchants of death’ will have other ideas. After the US-Russian talks,
Prime Minister Aso sent former Prime Minister Abe to the US with a personal letter
asking President Obama to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki. However, as both Aso and
Abe have argued for Japanese nuclear armament, we can only assume that this was no
more than an attempt to reassure the Japanese people.
A few years later, nobody in Japan even remembers that such a posture was adopted.
If the Japanese government were really serious about nuclear disarmament theywould not continually abstain from votes in the UN General Assembly calling for the29
Special Lecture Ⅰprohibition of nuclear arms. Instead they would support the proposals.
Returning to the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant and the Monju Fast-breed Reactor
mentioned in the title of this section, I must stress that both of these are extremely
dangerous. The rest of the world, in fact, has withdrawn fast-breed reactors because of
the danger. These reactors use sodium as a coolant. Because of this, the pipes within
the reactor have to be of a very thin material in order to take into account expansion
and contraction. (For the primary main cooling system, the pipes have a diameter of
81cm, but a thickness of a mere 11mm. In an ordinary reactor, the pipes are 70cm indiameter and have a thickness of 70mm – and even these are known to breaksometimes). Should there be a leak of sodium there is the danger that it will react towater or moisture in the air and cause an enormous explosion. So why aren’t thesekinds of reactors simply abolished?
No country using a reprocessing plant has been able to escape the tragedy ofradiation pollution. There are even cases where wide areas have been devastated after
major explosions (for example in the Ural Mountains). So why does Japan hold on totheirs? Because, like all countries who use reprocessing plants, they want them for the
production of nuclear arms.
When a request for information was made to the Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. Rokkasho
Reprocessing Plant by the Inter-Faith Forum for Review of National Nuclear Policy, it
was admitted by the JNFL that radiation was being allowed to escape into the sea andair at a 100% rate for three kinds of radio nuclide. This explanation has also appeared
officially elsewhere. There is no guarantee of safety for other types of nuclide and there
is no law in place to control this. That in itself is proof of collusion between the state
and the industry.
The principle company responsible for both the reprocessing plant and thefast-breeding reactor is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which stands at the top of
Japan’s munitions industry. The company is at present committed to co-operating with
the US for the rights and development of a missile defence plan.
The whole idea of recycling nuclear fuel for energy in fact reeks of the military. This
is why the government has used their own scholars to produce a ridiculous plan which
ignores the fact that an active fault line runs right near to the Rokkasho Reprocessing
Plant. The plant is built with no consideration of the possibility that a major
earthquake might occur over a large area running up from the bay. The person
responsible for authorising the Rokkasho Rreprocessing Plant to be built where it is
was Yoshihiro Kinugasa. Mr Kinugasa has been involved in investigations into thesites of nuclear power plants all over Japan. He is the same man who failed to admit
the danger of the active fault near to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant,even though concerns had been raised. His involvement is clearly a ploy by thegovernment.
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7. Careful government planning
The construction of nuclear power plants depends on an arrangement based on
discrimination. They are not built near the great cities that use enormous amounts ofelectricity, but in under-populated areas. Meanwhile, the subsidies provided are never30
Special Lecture Ⅰused to empower the local area but for specific projects only. This means that there isnever an injection of vitality into the local community. The strong link between these
economically deprived areas and Japan’s national policy of promoting nuclear power
cannot be ignored. Unless people are made poor, it is impossible to find workers willingto take the risk of exposure to radiation.
This kind of thinking is also relevant for those wishing to abolish clause 9 of theconstitution. An introduction of conscription would be unpopular, so there must be
enough people willing to be recruited into voluntary service. The young Diet member
who brought in nuclear power (Nakasone) was always hawkish on the constitution. It
can only be assumed that after he became Prime Minister, it was his specific intention
to guarantee that there were always deprived areas and poor people in Japan.
The same Nakasone was responsible for the terrible Temporary Staffing Services
Law and it cannot simply be a coincidence that he made it difficult for a serious tradeunion movement to operate in Japan. When Japan’s national railways were broken up
and split into semi-private companies Nakasone was intentionally bringing a system of
55 years to an end. It was also the end of the General Council of Japanese Trade
Unions. The National Union of Railway Workers had been at the core of the General
Council and it could not exist without it. Nakasone proudly admitted as much in aninterview with NHK (in 2005).
This is the kind of careful, long-term, government planning that Nakasone wasable to achieve. There is no doubt in my mind that his real long-term plan was to pave
the way for future Japanese military might. To do this, he was making sure that
ordinary people would be no more than pawns in the hands of the state and its majorindustries.
However, even more cunning than Nakasone are the world’s great plutocrats. As
they become even stronger, they have the ability to make long-term plans and to
influence all major institutions with incredible ingenuity. For more on this, I highly
recommend the books Zaibatsu and The Merchants of Death by Koshiro Okakura,
which have become classics. These books clearly and impressively describe how theworld’s plutocrats have become huge at the centre of the munitions industry. The key
industry supporting all this is the nuclear industry, which is promoted by the state.
The books show that the nuclear power industry is vastly profitable and that its
benefits are arranged for the plutocracy in each and every state. The example of the
USA has been given here, but we know that the system has been copied in theJapanese nuclear power industry, based on the American desire to sell nuclear power
to Japan.
 The US may have introduced nuclear power into Japan but it would not allow
Japanese nuclear armament. Japan was fully aware of this at the time. However,Japan’s true intention has been to wait until the prohibition was lifted. Meanwhile,
preparations have been made and many cabinet members, including the Prime
Minister, have repeatedly spoken about their desire for nuclear armament. While the
US did not originally agree to the nuclear armament of Japan, with an eye on thesituation in China and North Korea, it is moving towards a possible future agreement
to Japanese nuclear armament. This is just what Japan has always wanted.
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Even if this is not openly discussed in the world of politics, I am sure that this is thecase. There is overwhelming proof, but to give just one example, we could look at thearticles which continually appear in our easily manipulated media.

On 17 th December 2010, an article appeared in the Opinion section of the Sankei

Shinbun newspaper regarding the results of a survey about nuclear armament inJapan. The article said that 85% of readers had answered “yes” to the question ofwhether or not Japan should have nuclear weapons. A further 96% of readers had
answered “yes” to the question of whether or not there should at least be public
discussion of the issue. A lot of space was devoted to this story and although there is no
way that the US was ignorant of it, it made not one word of complaint. The time when
the US would not allow Japan to have nuclear weapons has passed and we are now in atruly dangerous position.

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US spending on defence is 7 times that on education and 15 times that on welfare
and social security. Behind this are the ‘merchants of death’. First and second amongst
them are Lockheed Martin and Boeing. These top two rival companies have in factjoined forces, asking number 14 in the world, Mitsubishi, to join them. Together they
have started on the mutual development of a missile defence system. Although thiswas not, of course, desired by Mitsubishi, it shows that the US are strongly demandingthat Japan revises its constitution in order that they can make use of Japan incollective defence. In other words, Japan would be given the power not only to shootdown missiles aimed at itself, but also those aimed at the US.
The quickest way to achieve this kind of mutual defence would be to change theJapanese constitution. In fact, in preparation for this, the US has already sent its‘secret weapon’, the Xband Radar, to Japan, even before it has been fully deployed in
the US. The weapon is capable of catching super-sonic missiles flying at more than
1000 km/h and has been sent to the Japanese Self Defence Force Sharaki Sub Base in
Aomori. This is good for Mitsubishi and good for the Japanese government. It provides
a step in the direction of revising the constitution and thus kills two birds with one
stone.
Various other arrangements are being made hidden from the public view. Areas of
US-Japanese collaboration extend in other, surprising directions. In May 2008, theJapanese Government enacted the Basic Aerospace Act by which it became possible,
while respecting outer space treaties, to use aerospace for security and military
purposes. This opened the way for defence measures such as the use of early warning
satellites.
What this means is that a whole range of activities has become possible, as long as
they are carried out in the name of self-defence. In the near future, the military andindustry will be working together as one. With the permission of our allies the US,anything becomes possible.
In fact for the US, this is all extremely convenient. The three major Japanese
economic organisations, and in particular the Keidanren Federation of Economic
Organisations, want clause nine of the constitution changed and restrictions on arms
exports lifted. Recently, there has even been overt discussion of nuclear armament. In
this way, together with the efforts of the media, public opinion in Japan is32
Special Lecture Ⅰmanipulated.
As I have tried to show, there have been, and still are, many aspects to Japan’s
nuclear power policy. At first, Japan’s adoption of nuclear power was led by the US forthe sake of American economic stability. Even after Japan began work on its own
development of nuclear power, patents, and other royalties have continued to be paid
to the US. Meanwhile Japan has continued to work towards economic prosperity,
particularly for its own plutocrats. Another aspect to the policy is the laying offoundations for future nuclear armament. A breakthrough on this would be very good
indeed for nuclear arms sellers who are in line to make a great deal of money.
What links these various aspects is the pursuit of profit amongst those with vast
power. The next step for them is the nuclear armament of Japan. There are people
working for the realisation of this next step, even while they use the excuses of“self-defence” and “peace based on deterrence”.
However, if Japan does go down the road of nuclear armament other countries will
follow. There will be no end to the violence. A society which has at its centre theplutocrats and major shareholders of corporate giants, is wrong. Ordinary people need
to be at the centre. People who desire peace and a healthy environment. Christians
must stand up alongside them. The Church must be wide awake – a watchman ready toprotect life.
I will end with these words from the Book if Isaiah (Chapter 2; verse 4):“He shall judge between the nations,and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,
and their spears into pruning-hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,neither shall they learn war any more.”Amen

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《Special Lecture Ⅱ》
What divides people
US Military Base in Okinawa and Nuclear Power Plants
The Rt. Rev. David Shoji Tani
19th April, 2013

Those things which divide us

Issues that are common to the construction of nuclear power plants and theconstruction of bases in Okinawa
Bishop David Tani
The accident at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and how this problem directly affects
each of us today
After 14 years of service in Okinawa, I retired in March last year and returned to Nara where I
was born. Soon after, however, from July last year I began to live part of the time at the rectory of
St. Stephen’s Church Fukushima, and each month since then I have travelled from one place tothe other.
As you know, the people of Fukushima are suffering deeply from the damage of radiation fromthe accident at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. However, apart from those people
who have a particular interest in the problem, I wonder how many people in Japan are truly
aware of the situation. I wonder how many actually accept the terrible reality of radiation as aproblem that affects them directly. I have the feeling that the number is very small indeed. The
overwhelming impression that I have of the feelings of others is, in fact, is one of impatience.

Slides introducing the affected areas of Odaka in Minami Soma
What does it mean to live in prosperity?
So, over a very wide area, many people in Fukushima Prefecture are living with the dangers of ahigh level of radiation. Many have been forced from their homes and have lost their land. Many
have lost their jobs and families have been split up. Some people have been forced to spend two
difficult years in the extremely cramped conditions of temporary housing. Many others, often ina bid to protect their children, have moved far away from the Prefecture and are forcing

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I feel that those of us in other parts of Japan feel very distant from these problems, and certainly
don’t see them as directly affecting us. However much we might think we understand them,these are problems that affect Fukushima. Not us. Our living standards are important. We don’t
want to somehow lose them. I don’t mean to pass judgement on this, but I do feel that we should
accept the problems of Fukushima more as problems that directly affect each and every one ofus.
How many decades will it take to get rid of the radiation in Fukushima, and how much will it
cost? The burden of all this will fall on the shoulders of the Japanese people until at least our
grandchildren’s generation. Indeed, way beyond even that. It doesn’t really take much thought tounderstand this. Are we, perhaps, being duped into thinking that this is all just someone else’s
problem?
Issues that are common to nuclear energy and the problems of Okinawa
The lack of interest in the plight of Fukishima is also true, I think, of the problems surrounding
the bases in Okinawa. Only a small minority are concerned about the bases, while the vast
majority of Japanese people remain indifferent. There was a flurry of interest in plans to move
the Futenma Base outside Okinawa, but when the plans were shelved, people in the rest ofJapan heaved a sigh of relief that Okinawa is where the base will stay. It is the same with the
deployment of osprey planes. For the majority of Japanese people, as long as their living
standards are secure, this isn’t their problem. This apathy has been cleverly manipulated bythose in power. Slowly but surely, a new defence structure is being put into place, completely
ignoring Japan’s peace constitution, and this is foisted onto the areas of Japan that are theweakest. It’s the same with nuclear power. Power plants are built in poor areas. Money is poured
in, and this, of course, is bound up in the system. Fifty four nuclear power plants have been
constructed in Japan. All of these in a country where earthquakes are frequent.

Here there is a simple explanation and comparison of the construction of nuclear power plants
and US military bases.
We need to make ourselves fully aware of this situation. Once we’ve done that, we then need tothink again about our lives and values.
Why is it that nuclear power and Okinawa are not seen as “our problem”?
My theme for today is “Those things which divide us - Issues that are common to the constructionof nuclear power plants and the construction of bases in Okinawa”.

However, I don’t mean thatpeople are divided because there are bases and nuclear power plants. The problem is that people
today have somehow been made to believe that it’s impossible for everyone to have equal lives
and to live them equally. This is the basis for the mechanism of bases and nuclear power stations
that subtract so much from people’s lives.
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“A world view based on physics” and how that governs that values of today
I would like to refer to the writings of Professor Motogawa of the Tokyo Institute of Technology,
Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology. He talks about a “time when the perception of‘self ’ changes. This change comes with a shift from a world view based on physics to one based on
biology”.
Please understand that I only have a very simple understanding of this, but from elementary
school, we have been brought up to see things through a world view which is based on Newtonian
physics. Technology based on this classical understanding of physics has been responsible for thecreation of today’s prosperous society. What lies at the basis of this is supposition that anythingcan be quantified by numbers. This means that we ignore differences in quality, and focus only
on quantity. These ideas have been introduced into our money economy and govern the way welive. Although at a fundamental level, each “thing” has different qualities and is therefore uniqueand irreplaceable, this fact is completely ignored. Furthermore, an extremely simple view of“things” arises, leading to concepts such as “wealth equals happiness”. These are the values oftoday, of a civilisation based on a traditional view of physics.
Overcoming the world view based on physics: “A world view based on biology”
Professor Motogawa goes on to suggest that we consider looking at the world through biology,rather than physics. Living things are, of course, multifarious and none are the same. What thismeans is, that in the living world, simple quantifications are impossible. Furthermore, living
things share the basic characteristic that they survive in order to pass on life to theirdescendants. An individual will die, but at the same time it lives on in a copy of itself. In otherwords, if the behaviour of the individual does not guarantee its future survival, then thatbehaviour is somehow wrong.
However, we, today, are not behaving in a way that guarantees our future survival. While we
destroy our environment and create enormous national debt, we are simply thinking only of ourown generation. We are living in a world of “one-generationism”.
I’m not saying here that we should put an end to individualism. What we should do is look atwhat exactly the individual is. Living things carry on through the generations as “I in my child”,
and “I in my grandchild”. The “I” is a “total I” which must continue to improve the “I” of self
through individualism. From the point of view of biology, the environment is also an “I”. At
present, the environment of living things is being rapidly destroyed. Its inhabitants are also
losing their diversity. And if the environment disappears, the “I” also dies.
Science does not deal with values. Science can’t give answers on how we should live. We canproduce nuclear power and we can make nuclear weapons. Science can teach us how do this. We
leave the question of how we use these things to Humanities. This is the scientific way of doing
things. However, now that our scientists are powerful enough to make these things, it isimportant that they think again about the effects of their creations.

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Understanding the “I” in the context of wider relationships
Human desire is limitless and the technology of today only inflames people’s desires. From theutilitarian point of view that happiness is the satisfaction of desire, it could be said that there isa great deal of happiness in the world today. However, in order to satisfy our desires, we aredestroying our environment and, in fact, have reached the stage where we barely sustain theenvironment that we have. It is vital, therefore, that we recognise the environment as a form of“I”. Our whole environment, in fact, is a form of “I”, which includes not only ourselves, but the “I”
in our partners, the “I” in our children and the “I” in our homes, our streets and our neighbours.
Everything around us is part of “I”. The “I” is not a small and narrow thing that can exploit theenvironment around it simply to satisfy its own desires.
We go on paying the price of nuclear power whether accidents occur or not, and this will remain
the case for many generations to come. Meanwhile, we suffer terror attacks and fear stirred up
through exaggerated territorial disputes. The military bases get bigger, more efficient, and evenmore money is poured into them. The price of this too, will be paid by more than one generation.
Isn’t it nigh time that we stopped to consider the absolute stupidity of all this?
Problems in today’s education, and they affect our young people
In December 2012, in an elementary school in Newtown Connecticut, USA, a young man of 20
went on a shooting spree. He killed 20 children and 6 teachers. Before that, in April 2007, a 23
year-old male, senior student (a Korean living in the US, with Korean nationality) killed 33
people (28 students and 5 faculty) in a similar shooting spree. Meanwhile in Japan, on 8th June
2008, a 25 year-old man slammed a 2 ton truck into pedestrians at a road crossing in Akihabara,
Tokyo. He then went on to stab the police and others who came to assist the victims. He killed a
total of 7 and seriously injured a further 10. This kind of thing is happening all over the world.
The following is a warning given almost 100 years ago by Rudolf Steiner. We would do well toconsider it again.
When we consider the education of our children in a society that has a strong tendency to pursue
material utility, it is all too easy to ignore the question of how the potential of each individual
child can be fully developed. Instead, we ask only how children can be efficiently taught theknowledge and skills demanded by the existing society. As a result of this, educational materials
which on the face of it look useless are quickly abandoned. What sort of children will this kind of
education produce? In a speech that Steiner gave on 11th September 1920, he emphasised thenecessity to properly develop the “power that children have to think of things in pictures”. Hethen went on to say that if we neglect to properly develop the abilities that God has granted toeach child, and which are there waiting to be developed, those abilities will not only be
undeveloped, but will remain, unfading, in the child’s will and impulses in a distorted form.
What happens to those abilities? Where people live in a society with which they are extremely
dissatisfied but where they can find no proper outlet for their dissatisfactions, they begin todestroy that society from within. Those young people who “want to do something, but don’t knowwhat to do” have been educated in this way. Steiner says that many of them give themselves up
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pleasures. His next words contain a warning:“If people are forced to supress their God-given abilities, these will not develop in their true form,
but will take on an opposite form. Naturally, there will be people who will believe that they are
doing good, even while they are destroying the social order. This is the terrible truth that wemust face today.” Translated from the Japanese
Bullying among children is a problem in Japan, as is severe corporal punishment of children by
their teachers. Unless we rethink the basics of education today, there will come a time when easysolutions for these are other problems will no longer be available.
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The core message of the Gospel – individual lives within God’s boundless love
Absolutely central to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is that “each one of us is loved
unconditionally and boundlessly by our creator God, who has created us so that we may inhabit
the world together without discrimination, equally, and in freedom.” This is my belief. The firstone in human history to show us this path was Jesus Christ himself. Until his Gospel was
proclaimed, the heart of “salvation” lay with the Jewish nation, who followed the Law in orderthat it could be guaranteed. Those who could not keep the Law were “sinners” and were excluded
from the nation. Through his teaching and example, however, Jesus showed us that the conceptof “salvation” for one chosen nation could be overturned and that God’s true intention was that“salvation” began with the life of each individual. He went on to bear the brunt of the power andconflicts of the nation through death on the cross, overcoming it in a new resurrection andopening for us the path of life.
I believe that the Japanese Constitution is a remarkable expression of that ideal community ofhuman beings described by Jesus. The life of each individual is seen as precious and that whichharms it, in particular the violation of human rights by the powers of the State, is to be removed.
After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, under the banner of “a rich country and a strong army”, andpartly under strong pressure from the West, a system was formed whereby all human rights
were guaranteed solely by the Emperor. All citizens were his subjects and his children and theirlives were governed as he saw fit. What was particularly terrifying about this was that the rights
of not only the Japanese, but of other nations also were completely ignored, while the needs of
the State came first.
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Problems in the thinking of Japanese people today and why there seems to be a “reversal of
history”?
In the 77 years between the 1868 Meiji Restoration and the defeat of 1945, Japan made sometruly terrible mistakes under the Meiji constitution. After the war, in reaction to this, andwithout full verification, a new constitution was promulgated, completely overturning theprevious one. However, even as Japan briefly rejoiced at this, the world situation was rapidlychanging. The constitution was seen as “miraculous” but we should never forget that behind it
lay the great pain and sacrifice of the division of Okinawa.
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Special Lecture ⅡAs time went on, this “Peace Constitution”, which valued human rights above all else
systematically had the spine taken right out of it. The background to this was the Cold War
between the USSR and the USA. As the result of it, we had the Korean War, the Vietnam War,and then unrest in Asia following the rise of the People’s Republic of China, as well conflict in the
Middle East.
In the midst of all this, and before we knew what was happening, Japan had ridden the wave
from desperate defeat to economic recovery and had taken the throne of economic superpower.
However, instead of truly adopting the spirit of the constitution that valued the lives of eachindividual, Japan had become governed by a world view that put economies first, its people led
astray by a political ideology designed for their economic recovery and nothing else.
In the recent election, the Government of Prime Minister Abe retook power with a large majority
in the House of Representatives. This government, together with others, including the Nippon
Ishin no Kai are trying to overturn our constitution. In its place, they are loudly proclaiming a
constitution that puts the State first and ignores the rights of the individual. Many Japanesepeople are being swept along by this without even a thought.

An explanation of how the LDP want to revise the constitution.
Conclusion: The urgent issues facing us now
There are clear signs that the people suffering after the nuclear disaster in Fukushima and those
suffering under the pressure of military presence in Okinawa are being completely left out in thecold. As the State and the road to economic recovery are put first, those in power have at no time
acknowledged that the questions about nuclear power and the US military bases are politicalissues that must be faced. Instead of guaranteeing lives, they see money as the solution to all
problems. The Japanese people, meanwhile, are caught up in these kinds of values. In various
ways they are used, and are led, inexorably, down this terrifying route. Understanding this, andstopping it, is the urgent issue that faces us now.

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Special Lecture ⅡGovernment Policy, subsidies and funds(for the construction of nuclear power plants)(Construction of US bases in Okinawa)

6th August 1945 atomic bomb dropped on
Hiroshima.
9th August atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki.
8th December 1953 Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace”
speech at the UN.
1st March 1954 US Bikini Islands hydrogen bomb
tests. Marshall islanders and Japanesefishermen affected by radiation.
1955 Promulgation of three laws on nuclear power(Atomic Energy Basic Law, laws for thesetting up the Atomic Energy Commission
and the Atomic Energy Bureau)
1956 Inauguration of the Atomic Energy
Commission, headed by Matsutaro Shoriki
August 1957 Japan’s first reactor, JRR-1 (50kw)
goes critical.
September 1962 Japan’s first domestically
produced reactor JRR-3 goes critical.
January 1965 Japan Power Demonstration Reactor(JPDR) first generates electricity
March 1970 Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant begins
operation
November 1970 Mihama Nuclear Power Plant
begins operation
March 1971 Fukushima Dai Ichi reactor begins
operation
1973 The oil shock

1951 San Francisco Peace Treaty
Japan will concur in any proposal of the UnitedStates to the United Nations to place under its
trusteeship system, with the United States as thesole administering authority, Nansei Shoto south of
29deg. north latitude (including the Ryukyu
Islands and the Daito Islands), Nanpo Shoto southof Sofu Gan (including the Bonin Islands, RosarioIsland and the Volcano Islands) and Parece Vela
and Marcus Island. Pending the making of such a
proposal and affirmative action thereon, the UnitedStates will have the right to exercise all and any
powers of administration, legislation andjurisdiction over the territory and inhabitants ofthese islands, including their territorial waters.
US Japan Security Treaty concluded on the sameday.
㻌May 1951 to 27th July 1953 Korean War
December 1960 to 30th April 1975 Second
Indo-China War (“Vietnam War”)
7th February 1965 US begins bombing of Vietnam
During this period, US bases in Okinawa areunilaterally enlarged through “the bayonet and thebulldozer”.
July 1955 to February 1956 Claims of invalidity of
seizures of land for the US base at Ahangon Shoko(Iejima) the “Beggar March” demonstration
15th May 1972 Okinawa reverts to Japan㻌
1974 Laws passed which deal with the living
environment around defence facilities – problems ofnoise pollution, the construction of public facilities,
compensation for loss of farming and forestry land,
construction of roads, relocation of housing etc.

1974 Power source siting laws
“subsidies”
1. Electric Power Development Taxation Law
Addition of ¥375 / ¥447 / ¥375 to power
consumption. ¥110/month or ¥1320/year for
averagehousehold.
¥350,000,000,000/¥370,000,000 for 2008.
Of which, 51% used for Japan Nuclear Energy
Safety organization and 49% for development ofareas where plants located
2. Laws for special accounting    
3. Law for the Adjustment of Areas Adjacent toPower Generating Facilities(so-called ‘reduction politics’)
Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka plans to injectfunds into the central region of Japan throughthe construction of nuclear power facilities (hissupporters association meanwhile are said toenjoy preferential rights of sale on land to be
used for Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant)ń policies for community development (local
development, effective special taxation methods)㻌
4th September 1995 Three US soldiers rape a young
Okinawan girl
85,000peopledemonstratecallingforimprovements in the “Agreement on the Statusof U.S. Armed Forces”
ń December 1996 SACO (Special Actions
Committee on Okinawa) agreed.
ń September 1997 “Guidelines” produced (for US
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Regional arrangements made ń regional
development ń “pork barrel” and policy
inducementsz Large facilities built with grants and subsidies
ń enormous amounts of money needed forupkeep and maintenance ń more grants
requested ń local areas request more grants forfurther construction of nuclear power plantfacilities
z Nuclear power facilities ń no other local
industries ń young people move to the cities ńdepopulation and poverty ń request for
construction of new nuclear facilities.
th
28 March 1979 Three Mile Island Accident
26th April 1986 Chernobyl
11th March 2011 Melt down and explosions atreactors 1 and 3 at Fukushima. Reactor 4 also
explodes although 4 to 6 were shut down at thetime
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant 1. March
1971 operations begin (main contractor: GE) 2.
July 1974 (GE/Toshiba) 3. March 1976 (Toshiba)
4. October 1978 (Hitachi) 5. April 1978 (Toshiba)
6. October 1979 (GE/Toshiba)
Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant 1. April
1982 (Toshiba) 2. February 1984 (Hitachi) 3. June
1985 (Toshiba) 4. August 1987 (Hitachi)

ń “2 Plus 2” – SCC (Japan-United States Security
Consultative Committee) agreed between foreignand defence ministers of each country. US Armed
Forces Reorganisation Plan㻌
“Omoiyari Yosan” – preferential budgets
June 1978 Begins with a partial responsibility forsalaries of Japanese workers on bases(¥6,300,000,000).
Total
responsibility
forheating, lighting, water, construction of facilities
and transfer of training
In addition to the “Omoiyari Yosan” Japan
responsible (in 2011) for
Areas around the bases ¥173,900,000,000
Items connected with SACO ¥10,100,000,000
Items connected with US Armed Forces
Reorganisation Plan ¥116,100,000,000
Rental of land ¥165,800,000,000 (outside defence
ministry budget)
Subsidies for bases ¥39,400,000,000 (outside
defence ministry budget)
April 2012 One-time subsidy for Okinawa
development¥77,100,000,000 for infrastructure and other“hard” measures, ¥80,300,000,000 for “soft”
measures. Half of this paid to the prefecture andthe remainder to local authorities㻌

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Special Lecture ⅡLDP Draft for Constitutional Revision
Article 1. The Emperor shall be the Head of Stateand symbol of the unity of the People, deriving his
position from the will of the people with whom
resides sovereign power.

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Article 1 The Emperor shall be the symbol of theState and of the unity of the People, deriving his
position from the will of the people with whom
resides sovereign power.

Article 9. Aspiring sincerely to an international peace
based on justice and order, the Japanese people
renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation andthe threat or use of force as means of settlinginternational disputes will not be used.
The above provision does not prevent [Japan] fromexercising its right to self-defence.
Article 9:2 For the purpose of ensuring peace,
independence of the country and the safety of thestate and its people, Japan will maintain a national
defence military under the supreme command of thePrime Minister.
(2) The activities of the national defence military, tofulfil its mission as stipulated in the above
paragraph, will be in accordance with the law andhave the approval of the Diet.
(3) In addition to its activities to fulfil its mission as
stipulated above, the national defence military may
support the public order, and “international
cooperation activities” for the purpose of ensuring thepeace and security of the international community,
as well as being able to engage in operations to
defend the life and freedom of the Japanese people,
according to the law.
(4) the activities of the national defence military, as
defined in the previous provisions, as well as theorganization, control, and protection of the secrecy ofthe national defence military, are to be determinedby law(5) Military courts will be provided, according to thelaw, for the purposes of prosecuting national defence
military personnel, as well as other public officials,
for crimes connected to the execution of their duties,
or relating to the secrecy of the NDM. The right ofappeal to a higher court will be preserved.

Article 9. Aspiring sincerely to an international peace
based on justice and order, the Japanese people
forever renounce war as a sovereign right of thenation and the threat or use of force as means ofsettling international disputes.
In order to accomplish the aim of the preceding
paragraph, land, sea, and air forces, as well as other
war potential, will never be maintained. The right ofbelligerency of the state will not be recognized.

Article 11 The people will enjoy all basic humanrights. The basic human rights guaranteed by thisconstitution cannot be infringed and remain in
perpetuity.

Article 11 The people shall not be prevented fromenjoying any of the fundamental human rights.
These fundamental human rights guaranteed to thepeople by this Constitution shall be conferred upon
the people of this and future generations as eternal
and inviolate rights.
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Special Lecture ⅡArticle 12 The rights and freedoms guaranteed bythis constitution for the people must be maintained
through the continuing efforts of the people. The
people must be conscious of the fact that there areresponsibilities and obligations in compensation for
freedom and rights and must not abuse them. The
people must at all times comply with the public
interest and public order.

Article 12 The freedoms and rights guaranteed tothe people by this Constitution shall be maintainedby the constant endeavour of the people, who shallrefrain from any abuse of these freedoms and rights
and shall always be responsible for utilizing them forthe public welfare.

Article 13 All of the people are to be respected as
people. The people’s rights to life, freedom and the
pursuit of happiness are to be respected to thegreatest degree under the legislation and law as longas they do not come into conflict with the public
interest and public order.

Article 13 All of the people shall be respected as
individuals. Their right to life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness shall, to the extent that it does
not interfere with the public welfare, be the supremeconsideration in legislation and in othergovernmental affairs.

Article 18 No person shall be involuntarily physically Article 18 No person shall be held in bondage ofrestrained for social or economic reasons.
any kind. Involuntary servitude, except as2) Except as a punishment for crime, no person shall punishment for crime, is prohibited.
be held in involuntary servitude.
(ł Restraint other than that which is social or
economic ń conscription!)
Article 19 Freedoms of thought and conscience are Article 19 Freedom of thought and conscience shallguaranteed.
not be violated.
Article 20 Religious freedom is guaranteed. The
State is prohibited from granting special rights toany religious organisation.
2) No person shall be forced against their will toparticipate in any religious act, celebration or
ceremony.
3) The state and local government bodies areprohibited from educational or other activities for the
benefit of any particular religion. However, this willbe allowed within the scope of social protocol or
ethno-cultural practices.

Article 20 Freedom of religion is guaranteed to all.
No religious organization shall receive any privileges
from the State, nor exercise any political authority.
No person shall be compelled to take part in any
religious act, celebration, rite or practice.
The State and its organs shall refrain from religious
education or any other religious activity.

Article 21 Freedom of assembly, association andspeech, publishing and other forms of expression are
wholly guaranteed.
2) However, notwithstanding the above, activities
and associations formed with the purpose ofinterfering with public interest and public order are
prohibited.
3) Censorship is forbidden and secrecy ofcommunications guaranteed.

Article 21 Freedom of assembly and association as
well as speech, press and all other forms ofexpression are guaranteed.
No censorship shall be maintained, nor shall thesecrecy of any means of communication be violated.

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Special Lecture ⅡChapter 9 State of Emergency
Article 18 Declaration of a state of emergency
Article 19 Effects of a declaration of a state of
emergency
Article 100 Amendments
Article 96 Amendments
By majority agreement in the two houses.
A concurring vote of two-thirds or more of all the
By a majority of valid votes actually cast in members of each House of the Diet is necessary,referendum of the people.
together with the agreement of more than half the
populace.
Article 97. The fundamental human rights by thisConstitution guaranteed to the people of Japan are
fruits of the age-old struggle of man to be free; they
have survived the many exacting tests for durability
and are conferred upon this and future generations
in trust, to be held for all time inviolate.
Article 102 All of the people must respect anduphold this constitution.
2) All members of the Diet, ministers of state, judges
and other public officials have the obligation to
uphold this constitution

Article 99. The Emperor or the Regent as well as
Ministers of State, members of the Diet, judges, andall other public officials have the obligation to respect
and uphold this Constitution.

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Special Lecture Ⅱ《Report of TOPIK(Toward Peace in Korea) 》
The Revd Si-Kyoung You
Board Member of TOPIK, Committee of Korea-Japan cooperation,
Director of Reconciliation Department
19th April, 2013

1. Introduction
Three conditions to achieve reunification are, frequently said that <national consensusof Korean people, reconciliation and cooperation between South and North Korea,
international support and cooperation>. For last 5 years, le Myoung-Park government
maintained the hard line policy toward North, and it did not even allow to try to meetsuch conditions let alone fulfilling them. Accordingly, churches as well as society were ata standstill and even retreated from those attempts. The hope of change in South andNorth relationship followed by change of government could not meet the expectation
because of that the conservative government which can be considered as same politicalpower group seizure the power contrary to expectation, this year’s nuclear test of North,and Key Resolve of Korean-US military operation training, and these factors areaccelerating the sense of crisis of war without parallel in history. Besides, conflict
between Korea and Japan about the perception of history persists, and Japanese
government raises their voice about amending article 9 of the Constitutional law.
This year is the 60th anniversary of Armistice Agreement, and it has been 20 years from
North Korea to break away from NPT(Non-proliferation Treaty) causing the rise ofconcern about nuclear issues in Korea peninsular. Surrounding three countries are in
the stage of establishing new governments, new diplomatic relationship and mutual
assistance. North Korea also are in the early stage of Kim Jung-Eun system. In thistime, the General Assembly of World Council of Churches will be held in Boosan incoming October, at the same time, the Archbishop of Canterbury, a main leader of World
Anglican church will come to Korea as his first foreign visit since his consecration.
In my opinion, we need to see the reunification of S-N Korea as ‘conditions for peace’
which reflects universality of human society rather than symbol of iniquity of Korea
peninsular which contains ‘variables’ coming from surrounding hegemony and changedof international situations. To achieve such this goal, we need to put our faithfulconfession, practical actions and persistent work of World Anglican Peace network ‘first’.
In this paper, I would like to reflect on footsteps of Special Committee of Mission toward
Peace and Reunification in Anglican Church of Korea and its operational entity, TOPIK,
and to share the outlooks.
2. outcomes to the present<Period 1> Anglican Church of Korea did not have independent and individual
mission toward reunification, and only participated in proclamatory actions.
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<Period 2> Since the 1st Peace Conference, practical discussions and actions for
Mission toward Peace and Reunification were taken in place.
2007.11- The 1st Peace Conference(TOPIK 2007)2008.1-Formation of Special Committee of Mission toward Peace and Reunificationin Anglican Church of Korea
2008.7-Lambeth conference made resolution of supporting TOPIK2009.6-the 14th Anglican Consultative Council(ACC-14) made resolution of
supporting2010.11-Celebration of the 3rd anniversary of TOPIK,International Conference
Decision to establish Mission Diocese in North Korea(National General Synod, Seoul
Diocese Synod. Bishop of Seoul as bishop of North Korea)<Period 3> TOPIK, operational entity of Mission toward Peace and Reunification
started organised and systematic projects and activities such as registered as a
Cooperation, fundraising and expending international cooperative relationships. In
this reason, Okinawa will become significant turning point.
3. Recent years main movements
Main projects and programs carried out for last two years shows practicalactivities of TOPIK.
2011
February-April: Lenten Resolution Offering (all churches in ACK)
February-April: Lenten prayer movement for North Korea
Published Sourcebook about Anglican Church in North Korea
27th June-1st July: Aid project for Nasun city
28th August: Established Corporation ‘Peacemakers’
and held first promoters’ assembly(elected first chair of the board, Kim,
Woon-Kweon)-11 preparatory committee were held for the establishment- General Committee, Council committee(local and international experts), 4
sub departments(finance, North Korea project, foreign affair, education and public
relations) + administration/ Rt Revd Paul K. Kim as Honorary Chair of the Board,
advisory committee was appointed
October: participating in International Conference about Article 9 of the JapaneseConstitution

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November: TOPIK board member workshop, Vision meeting
May, November: Sending flour to North Korea
December: Heating aid for People’s hospital in Nasun city, Sahoeri and adopt
agreement
2012
13th March: Designated as operator of North Korea Aid by ministry of Unification
April: Lenten Resolution Offering, Medical aid for Nasun city Sahoeri(supply essential
equipment for obstetrics and maternity units)
March, September: Supplied flour 300t with KNCC(nurseries in Pyoungyang, Bongsoo
noodle factory, Hyangsan nursery and day care centre)
February, April: Pilgrimage of peace trip(February-supplicant bishop and a party from
Episcopal church. April-Peterborough Diocese from Church of England accompanied)13th-18th August-Youth Peace trip on First anniversary of establishment of Corporation,‘Manjoo Arirang’ 15 participants
October: Medical Aid for Nasun City Sahoeri(Special aid from New York Korean
Anglican, Refurbishing hospital building, support dentist equipment)
Peace seminars as preparatory meeting for Okinawa Peace conference during early
October(5 times)
Discussion about cooperation with world Anglican delegates(Suplicant bishop of
Episcopal Church and ERD, Peterborough Diocese of Church of England, Australia ABM,
Japan Ikuno committee, ets)
September: Photo exhibition of Anglican Church buildings in North Korea as an eventfor the 20th anniversary of Province establishment
October: making of TOPIK CI
16th December: Regular General Assembly(elected the second chair of the board, Oh,
Jung-Man), reorganizing the parts(run Board of directors)
16th-22 April 2013: the Second World Anglican Peace Conference
4. Aims of projects and plans in2013
4-1. Aims of projects
1. Adapting constant changing situations in Korea peninsular, to reinforce the aids
for North Korea and to strengthen partnership with North
2. To develop the peace spiritual program for corporate body, produce the model foryouth peace education

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3. To establish international TOPIK cooperative system and strengthen East Asia
Peace Network thorough the Second World Peace Conference
4. To seek the model of church required in reunited society, as the first step, historyof Anglican Church in North Korea will be collected and recorded
5. To stabilize executive office to pursue efficient work of TOPIK
4-2. Plans
Mission 1. Humanitarian Aid for North Korea, Main project
Food Aid project- cooperate with KNCC Flour Aid –on going project
Flour 153t(one hundred million KW) supplied to day care centre
run by Chosun Christian Federation through Amity Foundation,
China
Medical Aid project- Support People’s hospital in Nasun City Sahoeri– on going project
Medicine, food, coal for heating(forty million KW)
Goods will be purchased from Yenbyoun with help ofRevd Paul Moony from Ireland(permission granted by Ministry of Unification)
Heating Aid project- Onjungli near Kuemkang Mountain – on going project
50,000 coal briquettes for heating and cooking(25million KW)
Under the association with ‘Lovecoal’
Clothing Aid project- supply children’s thermal innerwear – new project
Send 500,000 thermal innerwear to day care centres
near Gaesung,(one hundred million KW, out of church raised fund)Mission 2. Pease Spirit Education project
Peace trip project – on going projectGaesung, Kuemkang Mountain, Kanghwa, Pajoo,
participants pay their own expenses
National Reconciliation Week(Korean War Week in June) PR and events
Visit from diasporas Korean in America – new project
Peace Spirit program for TOPIK members – new project

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The Second TOPIK = Okinawa Peace Conference
Publishing Newsletter in English
Mission4. Mission project for North Korea
Mark consecration dates of churches in North Korea in Korean Anglican Calendar
commemorate and carry out
Contest of Articles about History of Anglican Church in North Korea – new project

Mission 5. Stabilising Corporation project
Lenten Resolution Offering(aiming 30 million KW)
Recruiting more members
Vitalizing subcommittees
Continuous PR
Encouraging volunteer group work
Associate with other NGO
6. Prospect
6-1. confession from a youth peace trip participant“Even though we say that we wish reunification, I thought we have been separated
too long from North. I thought that there is no such thing as peace as ‘powerful’countries take all the advantages from various international relationships, and therich ignored the voice of the poor. It is who went peace trip together with me thatpeople planted the seed of peace to me who was so sceptical about peace.” Noh, SangKyoun(Francis) from Ilsan church
6-2. <prayer for Mission toward peaceful reunification>
The first sentence from the prayer produced by committee members at preparatory
meeting for the first promoters’ assembly, 7th August 2011
“Our God who call us into love and peace, please make our mind and deed for thepeace and reunification your hands and foot. We sincerely pray that you use us astools of peace in this world full of hatred and prejudice, so that we can realise themind of cross which bears reconciliation and hospitality, and fulfil your will for thisland and nation.”49
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We are putting ‘to respond to human need by loving service’ and ‘to seek to transformthe unjust structures of society’ into practice, out of five World Anglican Mission
Mind.
6-4. Forming Peace personality
Conversation between imaginary US president Bunz and Science expert Melvin
Gardener from Genocide by Japanese author Takano Kazyaki says this.
“Scary thing is not intelligence, not even military force. The scariest thing in theworld is the personality of the person who uses them.”(415p. Korean translation)
I really appreciate the Anglican Church of Japan, who has most intimate
relationship with the Anglican Church of Korea since the first Korean bishop in 1965
and who has been maintaining the longest companionship of mission, for holding
this Peace Conference. Recent cooperative relationship between Korea-Japan
Anglican Church is drawing attentions from world Anglican Church as a newly
written church history between colony and subjected countries.
I sincerely hope that this Okinawa Peace Conference will nurture the seed of peace
which is planted in peace personality to make common wisdom of peace, and will
become a worldwide peace pilgrimage.

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《Special Lecture Ⅲ》
Okinawa, Peace Article 9
Prof. Charles Douglas Lummis
19 April, 2013

1)Why the Japanese Constitution is radical.
As conservatives say, Article 9 violates the “common sense” of international society.
It is the “common sense” of the world that the states have “the right of belligerency”, which means, theright to kill people and destroy property in war.
To deny that in a state constitution confuses politicians, including Japanese politicians.
Since the Constitution was enacted, Japan has killed no one in war (so far as we know).
2)The Japanese Constitution and Okinawa.
In 1948, the US State Department sent George Kennan to Japan to persuade General MacArthur toabandon Article 9 and rearm the country. MacArthur refused, but told Kennan not to worry, because
Japan could be defended from the bases in Okinawa.
Thus to MacArthur, the demilitarization of Japan and the militarization of Okinawa were to aspects ofthe same policy.
3)The Japanese Constitution, Okinawa, and the Japanese Public.
A large sector of the Japanese public thinks like MacArthur did. Public opinion polls show that amajority supports Article 9, and over 70% support the Japan-US Security Treaty, which is the legal basis
for putting US military bases in Japan. This contradiction is resolved by putting 74% of those bases in
Okinawa which, while formally is a prefecture of Japan, historically and culturally is a colony.
Thus many Okinawans say, “The Peace Constitution has never come to Okinawa.”4)Recent Developments in Okinawa.
Over the past decade, the movement in Okinawa has evolved from a peace movement to a peace-plusanti-colonial movement. It has come to be understood that placing 74% of Japan’s US bases in Okinawa
is a discriminatory policy. The slogan “remove all bases from Japan” now competes with the formerly
taboo slogan, “move the bases to mainland Japan”. This change has been accompanied by fierce debate.
It has also made it possible for conservatives such as the present Prefectural Governor, who could neveragree with the former slogan but can agree with the latter, to participate in and even take the lead in the
movement. This process of change is continuing today.

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《Country Reports》
THE
PEACMAKING WORK OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
THEȱPEACMAKINGȱWORKȱOFȱTHEȱEPISCOPALȱCHURCHȱ
ȱ
AlexanderȱD.ȱBaumgartenȱ
Alexander D. Baumgarten
DirectorȱofȱGovernmentȱRelationsȱ
Director of Government RelationsTheȱEpiscopalȱChurchȱȱ
The Episcopal ChurchȱTheȱEpiscopalȱChurchȱunderstandsȱpeaceȱasȱfundamentalȱtoȱtheȱidentityȱofȱGod,ȱwhoseȱSonȱ
“cameȱandȱproclaimedȱpeaceȱtoȱyouȱwhoȱareȱfarȱoff,ȱandȱpeaceȱtoȱyouȱwhoȱareȱnear.“ȱ(Ephesiansȱ
2:17)ȱȱȱȱItȱwouldȱbeȱimpossibleȱtoȱcoverȱtheȱbreadthȱofȱourȱChurch’sȱworkȱtowardȱpeacemakingȱinȱ
tenȱminutes,ȱbutȱwhatȱIȱhopeȱtoȱdoȱtodayȱisȱprovideȱaȱbriefȱsummaryȱofȱhowȱourȱChurchȱ
understandsȱitsȱrootingȱinȱpeaceȱandȱhowȱitȱlivesȱoutȱitsȱpeacemakingȱvocationȱpractically.ȱȱTheȱcatechismȱofȱTheȱEpiscopalȱChurch’sȱBookȱofȱCommonȱPrayerȱdescribesȱtheȱmissionȱofȱtheȱ
Churchȱasȱ“toȱrestoreȱallȱpeopleȱtoȱunityȱwithȱGodȱandȱeachȱotherȱinȱChrist,”ȱandȱinstructsȱusȱthatȱ
theȱChurchȱlivesȱoutȱthisȱmissionȱ“asȱitȱpraysȱandȱworshipsȱproclaimsȱtheȱgospel,ȱandȱpromotesȱ
justice,ȱpeace,ȱandȱlove.”ȱȱȱFormationally,ȱthisȱintimateȱandȱinseparableȱlinkageȱofȱpeacemakingȱtoȱ
ChristianȱvocationȱisȱunderscoredȱinȱtheȱcovenantȱinȱourȱChurch’sȱBaptismalȱrite,ȱinȱwhichȱ–ȱafterȱ
affirmingȱfaithȱinȱtheȱFather,ȱtheȱSon,ȱandȱtheȱHolyȱSpiritȱ–ȱtheȱcandidateȱforȱinitiationȱmakesȱfiveȱ
pledgesȱthatȱilluminateȱtheȱimplicationsȱofȱdiscipleshipȱtoȱtheȱTriuneȱGod.ȱȱTheȱfinalȱofȱtheseȱasksȱ
theȱcandidate:ȱWillȱyouȱstriveȱforȱjusticeȱandȱpeaceȱandȱpromoteȱtheȱdignityȱofȱeveryȱhumanȱbeing?ȱȱWeȱ
reaffirmȱtheseȱwordsȱeachȱyearȱinȱtheȱEasterȱVigilȱandȱeachȱtimeȱweȱrenewȱourȱBaptismalȱvows.ȱ
ȱPeacemakingȱwithinȱTheȱEpiscopalȱChurchȱisȱanȱextraordinaryȱbroadȱthemeȱinȱaȱChurchȱthatȱ
includesȱ16ȱsovereignȱcountries.ȱȱȱWeȱseekȱtoȱprovideȱaȱvigilantȱwitnessȱtoȱpeaceȱwithinȱeachȱofȱ
thoseȱ16ȱcountriesȱ–ȱandȱtheirȱuniqueȱpoliticalȱcontextsȱ–ȱwhileȱalsoȱrealizingȱthatȱourȱ
headquartersȱinȱtheȱUnitedȱStatesȱprovidesȱaȱuniqueȱabilityȱtoȱwitnessȱtoȱtheȱU.S.ȱgovernmentȱ
andȱtoȱtheȱUNȱonȱmattersȱofȱpeaceȱfacingȱpersonsȱinȱtheȱAnglicanȱCommunion’sȱotherȱ37ȱ
provincesȱandȱbeyond.ȱȱOnȱaȱpracticalȱlevel,ȱtheȱEpiscopalȱChurch’sȱpeacemakingȱministriesȱareȱlivedȱoutȱthroughȱ
multipleȱactorsȱandȱwitnesses.ȱȱTheseȱinclude:ȱȱ(1) TheȱministryȱofȱtheȱPresidingȱBishopȱandȱPrimate;ȱ
(2) TheȱcollectiveȱwitnessȱofȱourȱGeneralȱConvention,ȱourȱhighestȱlegislativeȱauthority,ȱ
whichȱmeetsȱeveryȱthreeȱyearsȱandȱpassesȱresolutionsȱonȱissuesȱofȱglobalȱpeaceȱandȱ
justiceȱthatȱreflectȱtheȱconsensusȱpositionsȱofȱtheȱChurch.ȱȱ(Itȱisȱthroughȱtheȱ
ConventionȱthatȱtheȱChurchȱhasȱreaffirmedȱrepeatedlyȱtheȱfoundationalȱwordsȱonȱ
peacemakingȱissuedȱbyȱtheȱ1930ȱLambethȱConference,ȱthatȱ“war,ȱasȱaȱmethodȱofȱ
settlingȱinternationalȱdisputesȱisȱincompatibleȱwithȱtheȱteachingȱandȱexampleȱofȱourȱ
LordȱJesusȱChrist”;ȱ
(3) TheȱministryȱofȱtheȱelectedȱleadersȱofȱourȱChurch,ȱincludingȱtheȱbishopsȱ(whoȱhaveȱ
formedȱaȱcoalitionȱknownȱasȱBishopsȱWorkingȱforȱaȱJustȱWorld),ȱtheȱdeputiesȱtoȱourȱ
GeneralȱConventionȱ(clergyȱandȱlayȱleaders)ȱandȱtheirȱPresident,ȱandȱourȱExecutiveȱ
Councilȱ(theȱlegislativeȱauthorityȱbetweenȱGeneralȱConventions);ȱ
(4) OurȱOfficeȱofȱGovernmentȱRelationsȱinȱWashington,ȱwhichȱIȱhead,ȱwhichȱbuildsȱ
relationshipsȱwithȱtheȱU.S.ȱgovernmentȱandȱadvocatesȱforȱtheȱpublicȬpolicyȱpositionsȱ
adoptedȱbyȱtheȱChurch;ȱ
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(5) TheȱEpiscopalȱPublicȱPolicyȱNetwork,ȱaȱchurchȬwideȱnetworkȱofȱapproximatelyȱ
25,000ȱEpiscopaliansȱinȱeveryȱdioceseȱwhoȱhaveȱcommittedȱthemselvesȱtoȱtheȱ
ministryȱofȱadvocacyȱandȱcommunicateȱregularly,ȱnormallyȱonceȱaȱweek,ȱwithȱtheȱ
U.S.ȱgovernment;ȱ
(6) OurȱofficeȱatȱtheȱUnitedȱNations,ȱwhichȱbearsȱwitnessȱtoȱourȱChurch’sȱpositionsȱinȱ
theȱinternationalȱcommunity;ȱ
(7) TheȱcompanionȱrelationshipsȱbetweenȱdiocesesȱandȱparishesȱinȱtheȱEpiscopalȱChurchȱ
andȱcounterpartsȱaroundȱtheȱworldȱthatȱinformȱourȱpeacemakingȱwitnessȱinȱdeeplyȱ
authenticȱways;ȱ
(8) OurȱOfficeȱofȱGlobalȱPartnerships,ȱwhichȱmaintainsȱofficialȱlinkagesȱwithȱtheȱotherȱ
ProvincesȱofȱtheȱAnglicanȱCommunionȱandȱourȱpartnersȱaroundȱtheȱworld;ȱ
(9) EpiscopalȱReliefȱandȱDevelopment,ȱwhoseȱworkȱtoȱhealȱaȱhurtingȱworldȱisȱknownȱtoȱ
aȱgreatȱmanyȱofȱyou;ȱandȱȱ
(10) ȱTheȱChurch’sȱuseȱofȱitsȱownȱfinancialȱresourcesȱforȱloansȱthatȱserveȱeconomicȱjustice,ȱandȱourȱpursuitȱofȱsociallyȱresponsibleȱinvestmentȱofȱtheȱChurch’sȱfinancialȱportfolio.ȱȱEachȱofȱtheseȱactorsȱservesȱtoȱequipȱandȱenableȱindividualȱEpiscopaliansȱtoȱliveȱtheirȱbaptismalȱ
ministryȱofȱpeacemaking.ȱȱWhatȱdoesȱthatȱlookȱlikeȱinȱpracticeȱandȱeffect?ȱȱI’dȱlikeȱtoȱbrieflyȱ
discussȱthreeȱbroadȱthematicȱareasȱthatȱmightȱbeȱseenȱasȱsummarizingȱofȱtheȱChurch’sȱpracticalȱ
embodimentȱofȱpeacemaking:ȱȱ(1)ȱPeaceȱinȱourȱownȱMidst:ȱȱAsȱIȱnoted,ȱTheȱEpiscopalȱChurchȱincludesȱChristiansȱlivingȱinȱ16ȱ
differentȱsovereignȱnations,ȱandȱasȱaȱconsequence,ȱtheȱpursuitȱofȱpeaceȱwithinȱourȱownȱ
communitiesȱ–ȱ“peaceȱtoȱthoseȱwhoȱareȱnear”ȱ–ȱtakesȱonȱaȱvarietyȱofȱdifferentȱforms.ȱInȱthisȱ
categoryȱofȱpeacemakingȱwithinȱourȱmidst,ȱweȱmightȱincludeȱtheȱcurrentȱeffortȱofȱourȱChurchȱinȱ
theȱUnitedȱStatesȱtoȱpursueȱlegalȱchangesȱdesignedȱtoȱstemȱtheȱepidemicȱtideȱofȱgunȱviolenceȱinȱ
Americanȱcitiesȱandȱcommunities.ȱȱȱWeȱmightȱalsoȱincludeȱeffortsȱtoȱsupportȱrightȱrelationsȱ
betweenȱtheȱtwoȱnationsȱthatȱcompriseȱtheȱislandȱofȱHispaniolaȱ–ȱtheȱDominicanȱRepublicȱandȱ
Haitiȱ–ȱeachȱofȱwhichȱisȱaȱdioceseȱofȱTheȱEpiscopalȱChurch.ȱȱȱWeȱmightȱincludeȱsupportȱforȱtheȱ
peacemakingȱeffortsȱofȱtheȱBishopȱofȱColombia,ȱoneȱofȱourȱdiocesesȱthatȱhasȱseenȱasȱmuchȱ
internalȱupheavalȱandȱguerillaȱwarfareȱinȱrecentȱyearsȱasȱanyȱinȱtheȱworld.ȱȱȱWeȱmightȱincludeȱ
ourȱsupportȱforȱtheȱpeacemakingȱwitnessȱofȱtheȱDioceseȱofȱPuertoȱRico,ȱwhichȱ–ȱasȱtheȱPresidingȱ
BishopȱnotedȱinȱherȱkeynoteȱaddressȱTuesdayȱeveningȱ–ȱisȱnotȱunlikeȱOkinawaȱinȱitsȱstruggleȱ
withȱtheȱcomplexitiesȱofȱaȱhistoricȱU.S.ȱmilitaryȱpresence.ȱȱȱ(2)ȱPeaceȱinȱtheȱGlobalȱCommunity:ȱȱEquallyȱimportantȱisȱTheȱEpiscopalȱChurch’sȱpursuitȱofȱ
peaceȱbeyondȱitsȱborders.ȱȱȱVeryȱoftenȱthisȱmayȱtakeȱtheȱformȱofȱadvocacyȱthatȱisȱinformedȱbyȱtheȱ
witnessȱofȱaȱpartnerȱChurchȱofȱtheȱAnglicanȱCommunionȱlivingȱinȱaȱconflictȱscenario.ȱȱOtherȱ
timesȱitȱmayȱinvolveȱanȱareaȱofȱglobalȱupheavalȱinȱwhichȱourȱChurchȱisȱwellȱpositionedȱtoȱ
contributeȱtoȱaȱresponseȱbecauseȱofȱitsȱpresenceȱinȱWashingtonȱandȱatȱtheȱUNȱinȱNewȱYork.ȱȱȱ
Examplesȱofȱthisȱsortȱofȱadvocacy,ȱinclude:ȱourȱpersistentȱadvocacyȱtoȱtheȱU.S.ȱgovernmentȱforȱanȱ
endȱtoȱtheȱunjustȱandȱineffectiveȱAmericanȱembargoȱagainstȱCuba;ȱourȱvigorousȱsupportȱforȱtheȱ
inspirationalȱjusticeȱandȱpeacemakingȱworkȱofȱtheȱDioceseȱofȱJerusalemȱtowardȱaȱtwoȬstateȱ
solutionȱtoȱtheȱIsraeliȬPalestinianȱconflictȱ(theȱEpiscopalȱChurchȱjustȱmadeȱaȱhistoricȱ$500,000ȱ
investmentȱinȱtheȱeconomyȱofȱPalestineȱinȱresponseȱtoȱtheȱrequestȱofȱGeneralȱConvention);ȱourȱ
advocacyȱtoȱtheȱU.S.ȱgovernmentȱtowardȱpeaceȱonȱtheȱKoreanȱPeninsulaȱ(aȱtopicȱthatȱconsumedȱ
considerableȱtimeȱandȱattentionȱatȱourȱGeneralȱConventionȱlastȱsummer);ȱourȱtestimonyȱonȱ
multipleȱoccasionsȱtoȱtheȱU.S.ȱCongressȱinȱfavorȱofȱaggressiveȱresponsesȱtoȱhumanȬrightsȱabusesȱ

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peacemakingȱpartnershipsȱwithȱSudaneseȱEpiscopaliansȱthatȱhaveȱresultedȱinȱmultipleȱjointȱ
advocacyȱventures.ȱȱȱȱIȱshouldȱalsoȱnoteȱthatȱourȱglobalȱpeacemakingȱadvocacyȱworkȱisȱnowȱ
largelyȱsharedȱinȱmostȱareasȱ–ȱapartȱfromȱtheȱMiddleȱEastȱ–ȱwithȱtheȱEvangelicalȱLutheranȱ
ChurchȱinȱAmerica,ȱourȱFullȱCommunionȱpartners.ȱȱȱMyȱofficeȱinȱWashingtonȱforȱtheȱpastȱtwoȱ
yearsȱhasȱsharedȱanȱinternationalȬaffairsȱofficerȱwithȱitsȱLutheranȱcounterpart.ȱ
ȱ(3)ȱAdvocacyȱforȱPeaceȱthroughȱTrueȱHumanȱSecurity:ȱȱIȱbelieveȱit’sȱimportantȱtoȱemphasizeȱthatȱ
notȱallȱpeacemakingȱworkȱinvolvesȱadvocacyȱaboutȱaȱparticularȱhumanȱconflict.ȱȱȱAsȱtheȱAnglicanȱ
ConsultativeȱCouncilȱacknowledgedȱrecentlyȱwhenȱitȱrevisedȱtheȱFourthȱMarkȱofȱMissionȱtoȱ
includeȱpeacemaking,ȱtheȱachievementȱofȱpeaceȱisȱfundamentallyȱlinkedȱtoȱtheȱachievementȱofȱ
justice,ȱincludingȱeconomicȱjustice,ȱthatȱallowsȱhumanȱbeingsȱtoȱliveȱandȱfullyȱflourishȱasȱGodȱ
intendsȱthemȱto.ȱȱȱThat’sȱwhatȱtrueȱhumanȱsecurityȱlooksȱlike.ȱȱȱOurȱworkȱinȱpursuitȱofȱtheȱ
MillenniumȱDevelopmentȱGoalsȱandȱotherȱstrategiesȱforȱtheȱalleviationȱofȱworldȱpovertyȱandȱ
hunger;ȱourȱworkȱtoȱprotectȱbasicȱhumanȱrightsȱanywhereȱinȱtheȱworldȱwhereȱthoseȱrightsȱareȱ
beingȱviolated;ȱandȱourȱworkȱtoȱsafeguardȱtheȱdignityȱofȱGod’sȱcreationȱallȱareȱfacetsȱofȱtheȱsameȱ
jewel.ȱȱEachȱisȱnecessaryȱtoȱcreateȱaȱworldȱinȱwhichȱpeaceȱcanȱflourishȱandȱtheȱKingdomȱofȱGodȱ
canȱincrease.ȱ
ȱI’llȱcloseȱwithȱwordsȱfromȱoneȱofȱourȱCommunion’sȱgreatȱchampionsȱofȱjusticeȱandȱpeaceȱtheȱ
AnglicanȱBishopȱinȱJerusalem,ȱSuheilȱDawani.ȱȱȱBishopȱDawaniȱtellsȱusȱthat:ȱȱAsȱChristians,ȱweȱareȱcalledȱtoȱbeȱpeacemakers,ȱtoȱcontinueȱtoȱprovideȱhopeȱwhereȱitȱisȱ
dim,ȱtoȱbeȱvoicesȱofȱtheȱvoiceless,ȱandȱtoȱbeȱadvocatesȱforȱaȱjustȱandȱdurableȱpeace.ȱȱWeȱ
mustȱworkȱtogetherȱwithȱpeopleȱofȱotherȱfaithsȱtoȱencourageȱtheȱpoliticiansȱtoȱputȱpoliticsȱ
asideȱandȱmeetȱmidway,ȱwhereȱallȱpeopleȱareȱequal;ȱtheȱmarginalizedȱandȱtheȱpowerful,ȱtheȱpoorȱandȱtheȱwealthy,ȱmenȱandȱwomen,ȱchildrenȱandȱtheȱelderly,ȱregardlessȱofȱfaithȱorȱ
socialȱstatus.ȱȱIȱalmostȱalwaysȱuseȱtheseȱwordsȱofȱBishopȱDawaniȱwhenȱIȱspeakȱaboutȱtheȱIsraeliȬ
Palestinianȱconflict,ȱbutȱIȱbelieveȱtheyȱareȱapplicableȱtoȱeveryȱChristianȱandȱeveryȱ
politicalȱcontextȱinȱtheȱworld.ȱȱȱOurȱrole,ȱbecauseȱweȱareȱdisciplesȱofȱtheȱRisenȱLordȱwhoȱ
metȱhisȱdisciplesȱinȱtheȱupperȱroomȱwithȱaȱgreetingȱofȱpeace,ȱisȱtoȱstandȱinȱtheȱcenterȱofȱ
societyȱandȱdrawȱpoliticiansȱawayȱfromȱtheȱmarginsȱandȱintoȱthatȱspaceȱwhereȱtrueȱ
peaceȱ–ȱpeaceȱwithȱjusticeȱ–ȱmayȱbeȱfound.ȱȱȱThankȱyouȱforȱtheȱextraordinaryȱ
opportunityȱtoȱshareȱtheseȱdaysȱwithȱyou,ȱandȱmayȱGodȱblessȱyouȱandȱprosperȱyourȱ
workȱtowardȱpeace.ȱȱȱȱ

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The Church of England’s peacemaking ministry
Rachel Parry
Us, United Society

The Church of England’s peacemaking ministry
It is an honour to be here, at the Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference in Okinawa,
representing the United Society, known as Us, formerly known as USPG.
I bring greetings to all from our Chief Executive, Mrs Janette O’Neill.
My name is Rachel Parry and as I have said, I am here representing Us, an Anglican
Mission and Development Agency with partnerships throughout the Anglican Family
worldwide. Our office is based in London and our historical and ongoing support
has been through individuals and parishes mainly from the Church of England. We
do not receive any institutional funding from the Church of England and are
independent of it, and yet we depend entirely on the generosity of individuals andparishes within it! The staff in our office are from Africa, Asia, Latin America andthe Caribbean and Europe and we are proud of our international perspective. I do
not speak formally on behalf of the Church of England, but, as I am the only person
here from that little group of islands, I will share what I can of the efforts of the
Church of England, in the broad area of peace-making.
How do I use 10 minutes to give a comprehensive picture of the Church of
England’s peacemaking ministry?
The Church of England engages in peacemaking in a huge variety of ways and withmany different sorts of people, strategies, institutions and forums:-Though the formal offices and persons of national and global influence of theArchbishop of Canterbury, and the Archbishop of York;-Through debates and questions on international and domestic government policies
in the House of Lords, which includes 26 Anglican bishops;-Through people and programmes in the institutional structures of the Church of
England;-Through the varied work of the large number of Mission and Development agencies(of which Us is one);-Through the impact of local and international relationships formed in Companion
Diocesan links;-Through Cathedral ministries with a particular emphasis on peacemaking, such as
Coventry Cathedral and the Community of the Cross of Nails.
-Through parishes which have gone through a particularly traumatic experience andhave creatively forged a new path of ministry, such as St Ethelburga’s Centre for
Reconciliation and Peace in London.
-And of course peacemaking happens every day by thousands of unsung individuals
and church communities at the grassroots, living out the gospel of love in their own
neighbourhoods.
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I’d like to offer a little more detail on 5 particular aspects of the Church of
England’s peacemaking ministry:
1. Peacemaking in the Body of Christ: The new Archbishop of Canterbury has
demonstrated his commitment to peacemaking by ensuring that his first
appointment was a Director for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace, CanonDavid Porter. This focus on reconciliation is what the new Archbishop
believes needs to be at the heart of his ministry.
Coming from Coventry Cathedral, one of Canon David’s first tasks in his new role at
Lambeth will be to support creative ways for renewing conversations andrelationships around deeply held differences within the Church of England and theAnglican Communion. This is peacemaking within the church, within the body of
Christ. The recent ‘Faith in Conflict’ conference – Finding Better Ways to Handle
Conflict in the Church – was hosted in Coventry Cathedral earlier this year. It iseasier to work on peace between others, rather than address conflict amongst
ourselves.
2. Peacemaking in the global political and economic arena: This year, the G8
will be meeting in London in June, and the Church of England will behighlighting three key areas:xxx

A world free of hunger – mobilising pressure on the UK and other G8
countries to deliver on existing commitments and take meaningful action to
tackle global poverty.
A world free of sexual violence – this is a key concern of the UK Government,
and the church and others have added their voices to speak out against
sexual violence wherever it occurs, both at home and abroad.
A world that delivers on the Millennium Development Goals – with adeadline date of 2015, the church is keen to ensure that the issues raised by
the Millennium Development Goals remain on the international agenda.

3. Peacemaking in Communities around the world: Through the Church of
England’s mission and development agencies, people, churches andcommunities are supported whose freedom is threatened.
During the civil war in Sri Lanka, Us supported the Anglican Church as it sought tobring about peace and reconciliation. The church was in a unique position because
members of all ethnic communities were members of the church.
In Zambia, we are supporting a national Anglican programme that is challenging
gender-based violence.
Us has now run three ethical pilgrimages to Israel-Palestine. They are ethicalbecause we stay in Palestinian-run hotels, use Palestinian tour operators, and shop
in Palestinian shops. This helps to boost the struggling Palestinian economy and wegive hope by being in relationship with those we visit.
In Brazil, the small Anglican Church of Christ the King, in the complex community
called the City of God in Rio de Janiero, is having a significant impact, helping tobring people together who have until recently lived in a cycle of poverty andviolence. The church is offering free training
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believe we are called to be a part of the river of living water bringing renewal to
our community.’
There is also a great deal of awareness raising about international peace andjustice issues taking place within the UK. Us produces publications, a prayer diaryand bible studies, and speaks in churches, to help parishes and dioceses to engage
in prayer and practical advocacy. Our Lent meditation last year was called 40 Days
of Peace.
4. Peacemaking in Business: The Church of England demonstrates a concern
about the impact its invested funds have through its Ethical Investments
Advisory Group. This group advises responsible shareholder engagement so
to raise ethical concerns with global companies where their policies andpractices affect livelihoods, food security, health, well being and safety ofpeople and communities and environmental sustainability.
5. Peacemaking at Home: The Church of England was active in peace-building
following a series of violent riots in England during the summer of 2011.
Some saw the riots as an expression of frustration among young people withlittle hope for a secure future. Churches opened their halls for the
emergency services and for those who were made homeless. And networking
began with other community groups. The church conducted itself
commendably, earning praise for its sensitivity. According to one member ofthe clergy: ‘There is nothing so powerful as the local church in its better
moments. It is truly present where few others are; it offers a uniquehope; it isn’t dependent on short-term grants and ephemeral projects –and it doesn’t go away.’
Conclusion
So, this has been something of a snapshot, an outline pick and mix in this huge andcomplex topic of how Anglicans in our part of the Communion are engaging with apeacemaking ministry, both nationally and internationally.
I hope I have given you some insights into both the philosophy and some of thepractical work that is taking place.
To close with a quote from Jean Vanier:“The response to war is to live like brothers and sisters.
The response to injustice is to share.
The response to despair is a limitless trust and hope.
The response to prejudice and hatred is forgiveness.
To work for community is to work for humanity.
To work for peace is to work for a true political solution; it is to work for theKingdom of God. It is to work to enable everyone to live and taste the secret joysof the human person united to the eternal.”[Jean Vanier, Community And Growth]
We pray with you. We act with you. Our thoughts are with you. We are all doing
this gospel work of love together by the Grace of God. We are Us.

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Episcopal
Church in The Philippine
COUNTRYREPORT   2ndWORLDWIDEANGLICANPEACECONFERENCE,2013

EPISCOPALCHURCHINTHEPHILIPPINES The Most Rev’d. Edward P. Malecdan
 Padi Rex RB Reyes, Jr.
ThePhilippineContextͲ Thelongdominanceoftheeliteoroligarchsinthepolitical/electoralandeconomicsystemand
theirvicioustandemwiththemilitary,policeandparaͲmilitarygroups;
Ͳ Rampantviolationofhumanrights(extrajudicialkillingsandenforceddisappearances,internal
displacement:EpiscopaliansAliceOmenganͲClaverisavictimofextrajudicialkilling;JamesBalao
amongtheenforceddisappearances;and,indigenouscommunitiesaredislocatedastheyopposemassiveresourceextractionbyforeignminingcorporations);thethreebranchesofgovernment
lackthepoliticalwilltoprotecthumanrightsandprosecutethoseresponsibleasthisimpunity
goesonsupportedbysoͲcalledantiͲinsurgencylawssuchasthecurrentone,OperationBAYANIHAN;lastyeartheUnitedNationsHumanRightsCouncilnotedthepoorhumanrights
recordofthePhilippinegovernment;Ͳ TheincreasingnumberofU.S.militarypersonnelinthecountryundertheguiseofthe
controversialVisitingForcesAgreementbetweenthePhilippinesandtheUnitedStatesͲ Corruptioninhighplaces;lowwages
Ͳ Highforcedmigration–anaverageof4,000+(governmentstatistics)leavethePhilippineseachdayforworkabroad;overseasemploymentseenbythegovernmentasanindustryandits
immeasurableeffectsonfamilyandcommunity;theneglectandmilitarizationofruralareas
increaseurbanpoorpopulationsasmanyflocktothecities;ifourcountryisrichinnatural
resourceswhyisforcedmigrationtoothercountriesarecoursetosolvethelongstandingissue
ofpovertyespeciallyamongfarmers?
Ͳ Failuretoimplementgenuinelandreformandnationalindustrialization;conversionofprime
agriculturallandstoagribusinessandcommercialhousingestates;
Ͳ governmentdependenceonremittancesofoverseasFilipinoworkers,loansandthesaleofgovernmentassets;
Ͳ oneofthetopcountriesdeclaredbytheUnitedNationsasmostvulnerabletotheeffectsofclimatechange;
Ͳ peacetalkswithPhilippinegovernmentandtheNationalDemocraticFrontandtheMoroIslamic
LiberationFrontinresponsetomorethanfivedecadesofwarPerspectiveandResponsesoftheEpiscopalChurchinthePhilippinesͲ AtourprimarySynodasanautonomouschurchprovince(1990)weresolvedthatitispartofour
selfͲunderstandingasachurchprovincetobeapeacemaker;toworkforjusticebecausethere
cannopeacewithoutjustice;tosupportandarticulateindigenousspiritualitywithrespecttothe
integrityofcreationandthereforetoopposemassiveresourceextractionwithoutitsregardto
posterity;andtostrivetobeecumenicalinpeacebuildingand/orsowingtheseedsofpeace.Ͳ Ourdiocesesinthenorthareconstant“accompaniers”shepherdingandmediatinginresolvingtribalconflicts;
Ͳ In1991,incooperationwithwhatisnowTheEpiscopalChurchwelobbiedhardtotheU.S.
governmentfortheabrogationoftheU.S.ͲPhilippinesmilitarybasesagreement.Thepartnership
oftheTECandtheECPforpeaceinthePhilippinesisoneofthemilestonesofourrelationssince
webecameachurchprovince.AtherfirstvisittothePhilippines,HerGracethePresidingBishop,KatherineJeffertsSchoriofTEClandedinthePhilippinemajordailyforspeakinginsupportofthePhilippinechurches’campaigntostopthekillingsinthePhilippines.Ͳ Asacommittedparticipantintheecumenicalmovement:58
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x AlltheEpiscopalbishopsaremembersoftheEcumenicalBishops’Forum(EBF)composedofRomanCatholic,Anglican,IndependentandUnitedChurchbishopscommittedtoactivesocial
engagementandpropheticwitness;AnECPbishopisoneoffourcoͲfoundersoftheEBFduringthemartiallawyears.TheEBFandtheNationalCouncilofChurchesinthePhilippines(NCCP)
playcrucialrolesinpromotinginthePhilippinestheneedtosupportJapanesechurchesintheircallforthepreservationofArticle9.
x AtleastthreeofourBishopsandtheGeneralSecretaryoftheNationalCouncilofChurchesin
thePhilippines,anAnglicanandwhoembodiesourpresenceandcontributiontothe
ecumenicalmovementinthePhilippines,areactiveinthePhilippineEcumenicalPeacePlatform
(PEPP)thelargestaggrupationofChristianleadersinthePhilippinestopushforthepeaceprocessasameanstoaddressingtherootsofthedissentandconflictinthecountry.ThePEPP
bringstogethertheNationalCouncilofChurchesinthePhilippines,theCatholicBishopsConferenceofthePhilippinesandthePhilippineCouncilofEvangelicalChurches.Thisisthefirst
timethatthethreelargestChristiangroupsinthePhilippinescometogether.
x WesupportthePilgrimsforPeace,abroadallianceofpeaceadvocatesfromfaithͲbasedgroups
andpeople’sorganizations;ourclergyandlaypeopleparticipateinitsprogramsandactivities;
OneofitstwoconvenorsisapriestoftheECP;
x Ouryoungpeopleparticipateactivelyintheecumenicaltheatreworkshopsintendedfor
liturgicalanimationandtheprojectionofpeaceissuesamongtheyouth.Thisyear,ECPyouth
composedthemainbulkoftheecumenicaltheatre;
x Ourclergyandlaysupporttheactivitiesof“BantayAmianan”anorganizationofantiͲlargescale
resourceextractionadvocatesofwhichoneofourownpriestsisitsspokerspersonand
convenor.Ourseminarythenationalcathedralhavebeenhoststomanyactivitiesofthisgroup;
x TheECPsupportsandencouragestheleadershipofourNCCPGeneralSecretaryinactively
takingpartinpeaceissuesintheAsianregionsuchasthepreservationoftheJapanesepeaceconstitution,antiͲnuclearenergycampaignandothergeopoliticalissuesinAsiaandthe
promotionoftheseissuesinthePhilippinechurches;wealsosupporthisleadershipinthe
EcumenicalVoiceforpeaceandjusticeinthePhilippines.ThisEcumenicalVoicehasbeen
instrumentalinbringingbeforetheinternationalcommunitythesadstateofhumanrightsin
thePhilippinesandwevaluetheimmensesupportofthechurchesinNorthAmerica,TECand
theACCamongthem;
x TheECPistheleadgroupofthePhilippineAdvisoryGroup(thenetworkofthedevelopmental
partnersoftheWorldReliefandDevelopmentFund)withfocusoncommonadvocacyonhumanrights,therightsofindigenouspeople,peacemakingandantiͲlargescaleresource
extraction;wealsohavethiswonderfulpartnershipindevelopmentwiththeAnglicanBoardofMission(Australia)intendedforcommunityempowermentandselfͲreliance;
x ThroughtheyearstheECPconstituencyhasbecomemuchmorereadytorespondtoreliefand
rehabilitationcallsintimesofnaturalcalamities;
x Ournationalcathedralwashosttotheecumenicalwomenandyouthinthe“OneBillionRising”
campaigntostopviolencetowomenlastFebruary;
x TheDioceseofSantiagoisamajorpartnerintheestablishmentofanecumenicalformationin
theCagayanValleytopromoteandupholdhumanrightsinthatregion;
x Oneofourhospitalsisanexponentoftraditionalhealthpracticesasitpromotesalternative
formsofmedicalcare.
Allinall,theEpiscopalChurchinthePhilippinesisastrongvoiceforlovingservice,forChristianunity
inthetransformationofunjuststructuresofsocietyandsolidarityinthepreservationoftheintegrity
ofcreation.Historicallyandnowasachurchprovince,thesevendiocesesoftheEpiscopalChurchin
thePhilippinescastitslottothemarginalizedandthevulnerable.
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《Closing Service Sermon》(John 14:31)
It is time for us to go now

The Most Revd. Paul Keun Sang KIM
Primate of The Anglican Church of KOREA

Micah 4:1-4, Ephes 2:13-18, John 14:27-31

It is time for us to go now.(John 14:31)
It is time to finish the second World Anglican Peace conference.
First of all, I have to thank our Lord for His guidance throughout alltime of the conference and leading us to this peace forum. And I
also want to say sincere thank you to all delegates and staffs that
prepared and made the conference happen so successfully.
Through this conference, we reconfirm the fact that there are somany peace threatening factors around the world we face everyday. At the same time, we could look into ourselves not aware ofseriousness of those threats and accept situation without muchsecond thought.
Today’s second reading, Ephesians says this.
Christ has made peace between Jews and Gentiles, and he has united us bybreaking down the wall of hatred that separated us. Christ gave his own bodyto destroy the Law of Moses with all its rules and commands. He even brought
Jews and Gentiles together as though we were only one person, when he united
us in peace. On the cross Christ did away with our hatred for each other. He also
made peace between us and God by uniting Jews and Gentiles in one body.
Yes, indeed. Christ is our peace. However, Jesus, the source ofpeace and peace itself did not proclaim peace enunciatively.
Today’s reading says that to ‘break down the wall of hatred that
separated us’ Jesus Christ ‘gave his own body’. Also the way he‘brought Jews and Gentiles together’ and ‘make them one
person’ was to ‘give up his own body’.
‘To make peace between us and God by uniting Jews andGentiles in one body’ was possible only because Christ ‘did awayon the cross’.
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Ultimately, the peace Christ allowed to us is the peace Jesus Christ
achieved by giving his own body and dying on the cross.
This peace is not something merely sentimental but something real,and it can be achieved only by practical actions not by
proclaiming and hoping. The more earnest our desired to peace,
the more enthusiastic our devotions and sacrifice for it have to be.
In this reason, this is not the place to closing the world Anglican
Peace Conference. This is the place where we are sent out fromwith seeds of peace which we must plant, nurture and care toflower in the name of Christ. This is the place to pledge ourdevotion to peace.
We are standing on the point to take the first step as disciples ofpeace, commended by our Lord. I sincerely hope that you canmake your seeds of peace, our Lord planted in our hearts, toflower in your life.
We might face storms and sometimes suffer from droughts.
Nevertheless, we must make the seed to sprout and flower. We
must keep and protect this seed despite severe drought andfierce storm. Once we keep the seed of peace and flower it, Chris
our Lord will spread more seeds from flowers on the wind to theevery little corner of the world.
There is a crucial point we must not forget. It is that the place we
receive and cherish the seed is here, Okinawa. As we learned
from this conference, Okinawa is one of the places experienced
hegemonism of world powerful nations and anguish of war from it.
Such pain is not only historic but also on going pain Okinawa issuffering.
Okinawa’s suffering and sorrow might be some kind of redeeming
process for us to realize the value of peace
Therefore, we all are deeply in debt to Okinawa. The vitality of theseed of peace is originated from this indescribable pain andsorrow Okinawa is suffering.
I, once again want to pay my respect and sympathy to all thevictims of sad history of Okinawa and pray that still suffering
Okinawa will very soon become a place filled with the peace of
our Lord.

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Besides, when you work and pray for peace in your areas, I would
like to ask to pray for Korea peninsular. Threatening of war in Korea
peninsular is unprecedented recently.
North Korea pushed ahead with the third nuclear test. They evenannounce that they abandoned armistice agreement and nonaggression agreement. They also cut off direct phone line
between South and North, in Panmoonjum. This is the first timethey said discarding the agreements of armistice and nonaggression, and it shows how high the tension between South andNorth is.
As I mentioned before, the peace can be achieved only bypractical actions, devotions and sacrifices not by empty proclaim.
Peace, not only in South and North Korea but also in North East
Asia, neighbouring countries must actively discuss and listen toeach other more carefully. We have to seek for the solution forcoexistence and mutual benefit not to blame each other for thecrisis.
Please, pray for the peace in Korea Peninsular. We really need
your prayers.
Not only physical violence such as wars destroys peace.
Systematic economic inequality which prevents people to havebasic standard of living to maintain human dignity is one of theserious factors to destroy peace. The peace is the state thathuman being created as God’s Image can fulfil their dignity.
Hurting that dignity is to destroy the peace.
Christian’s fundamental calling is to spread Good News and tobuild the Kingdom of God. The core of Gospel is that God loves
and values us, and the Kingdom of God is the world each person
can maintain their own human dignity in peace.
Therefore, all Christian have to work for the peace. It isfundamental devotion all Christians are assigned for.
Today’s Gospel reaches its conclusion like this.
“It is time for us to go now.”
Harsh journey toward peace lies on in front of us. It is never easy
journey, but it is the road we cannot give up, turn away or evengo back. However tedious, we have to keep on walking on this
road.

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When we face this long and hard journey, Jesus tells us, today.
“It is time for us to go now.”
Our Lord will accompany with us on this road toward the peace.
And He is inviting us to this road toward the peace.
Now, it is our turn to respond.
It is time for us to stand and set off.
I pray that the seed of peace our Lord puts in our hands to spreadto every corner of the world as like dandelions’.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

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An introduction to Okinawa
Geography
Okinawa Prefecture lies in the south-west of the Japanese archipelago. The prefecture is madeup of 160 large and small islands scattered among coral reefs in an area 1,000km east to west,
and 400km north to south. About 50 of the islands are inhabited. Okinawa Prefecture accounts
for 0.6% of the total land mass of Japan and, with a population of 1,400,000, for about 1% ofJapan’s total population.

ClimateAlthough Okinawa lies on the same latitude as many deserts, its climate is damp andsubtropical. The temperate climate, with only a small difference in temperature between winterand summer, has given birth to a unique natural habitat with a rich variety of flora and fauna.
This is nurtured by a heavy annual rainfall of 2,000 to 2,400mm and southerly summer andnortherly winter monsoon winds. The islands are frequently visited by typhoons.

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History
At the beginning of the 17th century, Japan, which had been recently unified under a feudal
government in Edo (present-day Tokyo), severed all links with the outside world.

This

meant that the Satsuma Clan, whose fiefdom was in the far south-west of the country, lostout on the benefits of trade with near-by Korea. To mitigate this loss, and to provide a basefor a Japanese military invasion of Korea, the Satsuma Clan annexed the Ryukyu Kingdom(present-day Okinawa), which from them on remained under Japanese feudal rule.
In modern times, as trade began to flourish between the Western powers, India and China,
the islands were increasingly visited by foreign ships, and are mentioned in relation to thejourneys of both Basil Hall from Britain and Admiral Perry from the USA. In 1845, themissionary Bernard Bettelheim landed in Okinawa where he remained as a missionary for 8
years. Meanwhile, Japan was opening up to contact with the West and in 1867, the feudal
government in Tokyo was overthrown in the Meiji Restoration.
In 1871, a boat from Miyakojima of the Ryukyu Kingdom was washed ashore on the coast of
Taiwan and its crew were murdered. The new Meiji Government used this incident as an
excuse to fully incorporate the Ryukyu Kingdom into Japan and by 1879, the “Ryuku
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Battle of OkinawaNow fully part of Japanese territory, Okinawa experienced fierce land fighting with the Allied
forces (in particular the US and Great Britain) during the Pacific War, which began in 1941. The
terrible bombardment of the islands from land and sea became known as the “typhoon of steel”.
Much of the natural and cultural environment of the islands was destroyed, together with thelives and livelihoods of many of the inhabitants.

Post-war Okinawa
For 27 years, post-war life continued under American occupation, long after occupation of themainland had ended. Finally, in 1972, Okinawa was reverted to Japan, with the desire that it
would be “without military bases and without nuclear weapons”.
However, although Okinawa might have hoped for a part in Japan’s “Peace Constitution”, under
the US-Japan Security Treaty US bases continue to be forced on the islands. Even though
Okinawa accounts for only 0.6% of the total land mass of Japan, 75% of land used forindependent US bases is here. The fact that such an enormous burden in placed on only 1% of
the population is seen by the people of Okinawa as contrary to their legal rights to equality andindeed to be discriminatory. The desire of the people of Okinawa for a “removal of the Futenma
Base from Okinawa” was reflected in the results of the gubernatorial election in 2010.

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The Battle of Okinawa
1941

Dec. 8th

The Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor (Pacific War begins)

1942

The Battle of Midway

1943

Prime Minister (General Tojo) visits Okinawa Prefecture.
Utagi is designated an official shrine

1944

The 32nd Division of the Japanese Army is newly establishedin Okinawa (March). Navy (April) and military hospitals(May) are newly established
Construction begins on several (15) airfields.
Saipan falls (July)
Order for the evacuation of local residents (July).
Boat carrying evacuated children sunk (August 22nd)Oct. 10th

US bombing of an area covering Amami and Taiwan.
90% of Naha destroyed by fire1945

Dec. 21st

US forms “Operation Iceburg” for the invasion of OkinawaJan.

Air attacks from US aircraft carriers.
Shimada appointed as Okinawan Governor.

Feb.

Increased mobilization of junior high school students andolder schoolgirls. Local government put under martial rule.
The Yanbaru evacuation.

Feb. 14th

The Emperor makes a speech imploring all to fight on.

Mar. 23

Evacuation out of the Prefecture discontinued. The 32nd
Division Iejima airfield destroyed. Japanese troops protecting
Iwo Jima wiped out.
Schoolgirls enlisted into military and field hospitals. Heavy
US bombardment of Okinawa Island

Mar. 26

US troops land on the Kerama Islands. Mass suicides ordered.
Admiral Nimitz announces first proclamation of martial ruleby the US navy

Apr. 1

US forces land in Okinawa and take the Central and North
airfields (at Yomitan and Kadena)Aug.

US and Japanese forces fight a fierce and close battle atTakazukotai

May 27

32nd Division abandon Shuri and retreat to Mabuni. Fighting
and then mopping up intensifies in the south.

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Jun. 11

General Buckner, Commander of the US forces, urges the
32nd Division to surrender

June 17

General Ushijima of the 32nd Division rejects the call tosurrender

June 19

Ushijima gives his last order that “each man should fight tothe death over every inch of land” and commits ritual suicide.
Systematic and organized fighting ends.

Jul. 2The Potsdam Declaration

Aug.

Atom bombs are dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Japanis defeated.
The

Okinawa

Advisory

Councilisestablishedwithrepresentatives of the people of Okinawa at the Ishikawa
Prisoner of War Camp.

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Particular Features of the Battle of Okinawa(1) The last US-Japanese land battle of the war(540,000 US servicemen and women; 180,000 landing troops, 1,500 warships)

(2) Wide use of suicide attacks and total mobilization
Suicide attacks by 120,000 Japanese sea, air and land troops (40,000 recruited in
Okinawa). Mobilization of men and boys from ages 13 to 70.

(3) Long and harsh land battle
Air bombardment begins in March 1945 and landings on 1st April. Surrender is on
7th September. In order to gain time for fighting the war on mainland Japan (for theconstruction of the Matsushiro Imperial General Headquarters Caves in Nagano),many civilians are involved in cave warfare
As systematic and organized fighting breaks down, guerilla warfare begins. The
terrible US air and sea bombardment is named “the typhoon of steel” by local people.
Unexploded bombs are still being found today.
(4) A higher civilian than military sacrifice
At least 150,000 non-combatant civilian deaths (as of June 2010, 149,193 names
were inscribed on the war memorial), while Japanese 77,166 troops died. The
Japanese Army plunders food and forces civilians to vacate shelters. Speakers of the
Okinawan dialect are executed on the suspicion of spying. Other atrocities include
forced mass suicides, the murder of crying babies when groups were in hiding, as
well as the rape of local women by US forces.
(5) Long US military occupation
Marshal government begins in April 1945; Okinawa not returned to Japan until
1972. The Emperor’s Message and clause 3 of the Security Treaty mean that US
bases are established in Okinawa on a semi-permanent basis. Okinawans continue
to live without rights.

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Reliving the Battle of Okinawa – Nanbu Battle Sites‫ۍ‬The Korean Memorial
The Korean Memorial stands in a corner of the Mabuni Peace Park. It was constructed
in 1975 to enshrine the souls of those brought to Okinawa from the Korean Peninsula
and who subsequently died in the Battle of Okinawa. The stone dome of the memorial isbased on the shape of a traditional Korean tomb and surrounding it are rocks broughtfrom all the provinces of Korea. At the front, an arrow points towards home, to Korea.
The inscription on the monument reads as follows:“With the outbreak of the Pacific War in 1941, many young Korean men were forced into
the Japanese army and made to fight both on the continent and in the South Seas. Herein Okinawa, over ten thousand Koreans became tragic victims of the war. They weremade to suffer great hardships and many died in action, or were otherwise killed.
Their souls, unable to return to the place of their birth, drift helplessly above the raging
seas of this place, falling as rain and blowing in the wind. We have built this memorial,in the name of all Koreans, to console these lonely spirits, and to respectfully pray for
their repose. May you rest in peace.”‫ۍ‬Okinawan Prefectural Museum
At the end of March, 1945, these islands suffered in battles of almost unparalleledferocity. Over ninety days, the so-called “steel typhoon” transformed the landscape. The
islands’ cultural heritage was almost completely destroyed and many thousands ofprecious lives were lost. The Battle of Okinawa was the only land battle in Japan wherelarge numbers of local people were mobilized and it was the largest-scale engagement in
the Asian-Pacific War.
The most significant aspect of the Battle of Okinawa was that the number of civilian

deaths far exceeded the number of losses among service men and women. The total
number of civilian deaths reached into the tens of thousands. Some were blown
apart by bombs, others were forced into taking their own lives. Yet others fell victim
to starvation or malaria and some were even murdered by their own army in retreat.
We in Okinawa directly experienced the absurdity and brutality of war in asituation so extreme as to be almost unimaginable.
This experience of war lies at the heart of the spirit of the Okinawan people – aspirit which has grown and strengthened post-war, as we have fought against thestrain of US military rule.
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else, which rejects all actions leading to war, which desires peace, and which has agreat love for culture that is an expression of humanity.
The Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum was established as a repository forthe individual war experiences of the people of Okinawa Prefecture. Under thisprinciple it was opened in 1975, three years after the reversion of the Prefecture to
Japan. In April 2000, the museum moved to its present site, and now it also has
displays about life in post-war Okinawa. It was one of the first museums to make fulluse of the testimonies of ordinary people.
‫ ۍ‬The Cornerstone of Peace Memorial
The Cornerstone of Peace Memorial was opened by Okinawa Prefecture incommemoration of fifty years since the Battle of Okinawa and the end of the Pacific War.
The names of all victims of the Battle of Okinawa are inscribed here, regardless ofwhich side they were on. It is a place where the spirit of the people of Okinawa can live
on into the next generation, and where a plea is made for lasting world peace. As ofJune 2010, the names of 149,193 Japanese from Okinawa, 77,166 Japanese from otherprefectures, 14,009 Americans, 82 British, 34 Taiwanese, 82 North Koreans and 365
South Koreans were inscribed here.
‫ ۍ‬Konpakunoto Memorial
The area around Komesuhara saw some of the fiercest fighting in the last stages of theBattle of Okinawa. Many Japanese soldiers and civilians lost their lives here, gunned
down from land, sea and air having found themselves with nowhere to escape. After thewar, people from the village Mawashi who were interned in the area collected 35,000
human remains that had been scattered over roads, fields, hills and forests. These wereplaced here and the memorial was constructed in February 1946. It is a simple
structure, made of local limestone. It is the one place where Okinawans can come toremember those loved ones whose time and place of death is unknown.

‫ۍ‬Komesu Coast
On the eastern side of the Nanbu (south) area of Okinawa, the Komesu coastline runs
from Mabuni-no-oka in the north to the cape of Kyan in the south. The Konpakunoto
memorial stands nearby and the offshore reef is battered by the waves. Many lost theirlives here, in the ebb and flow of the tides, as they tried to escape fire fromflamethrowers on land and sea, and the assaults of the allied tanks.

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Military bases established in Okinawa under the US-Japan
Security Treaty‫ۍ‬Kakazukodai (Futenma Base)A runway was laid here by the US forces even before the Battle of Okinawa had ended
and so the Futenma base marks a point of contact between memories of the Battle of
Okinawa and the establishment of bases all over the island. It takes up 24.4% of
Ginowan city, covering most of the limestone ground in the center of the city area.
Originally, there were fields and five small farming communities here. The village
headquarters were located on the site as well as the school. A fine avenue of pine trees
along an ancient highway ran directly through the present base. Local villagers
returned to the area after the war, but in 1954, the US military decided to use the area
as a Futenma Base and all residents were forced to move out.
From 1960, the base was used by the US marine corps and after Hamby Airfield was
returned to Japan in 1981 it also became a base for the marine corps helicopter unit. In
1996 the US Government decided that the whole area would be returned to Japan
under the SACO agreement. However, it became clear that a condition of the agreement
was that the base must be moved to another location within Okinawa Prefecture. The
problem was now that a new base with even more facilities would be built in Nago or
Henoko.
Not only residents of Nago and Ginowan, but of the whole of Okinawa firmly reject any
further burden placed on them by the construction of new bases and the construction ofa new base was blocked. It is now hoped that a replacement for the Futenma base will
be found elsewhere in Japan or overseas.

‫ۍ‬Site of the helicopter crash at Okinawa International University
On 13th August 2004, during the summer vacation, a large CH53 military helicopter
crashed into buildings at Okinawa International University. The accident occurred
when preparations were being made to move some of the helicopter unit to Iraq
following the outbreak of the Iraq war in 2003. The US military have never disclosed
reasons for the crash.
One of the rear rotors of the helicopter was found about 700m away from the crash site
and it is thought that the accident was caused by a helicopter blade touching a wallafter a problem with altitude control. According to local residents, the helicopter
sounded different to how they normally sound. Hearing this and seeing that it was
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The University has collected together material related to the crash and displays it forthe public.

‫ۍ‬Sunabe (Life near to the Kadena Base)
Guide lights for aircraft are close to the Sunabe area of Chantan, west of the Kadena
Base, and the noise of military aircraft landing here is described as “ferocious”. The
situation for residents here is untenable and yet there are still people living inproperties that have owned by their families for generations, even when the rest of thearea has had to be evacuated.

‫ۍ‬Kadena Base (US Airforce Base)
The air base occupies land in the city of Okinawa and in the towns of Chatan and
Kodena. There are two 4000m runways and the base is home to fighter planes, airrefueling tankers, airborne early warning and control planes and special combat
aircraft. Navy antisubmarine patrol planes, and patriot missiles are also housed here.
Noise from aircraft often makes normal daily life impossible, from both a physical andmental point of view. Local residents are presently in action against the Japanese
Government, hoping to gain compensation and to prevent late night and early morning
flights.

‫ۍ‬The Henoko Ammunition Depot (Camp Schwab)Camp Schwab was built around 1956 as a US marine base on the east coast of Nago. It
is used for rotation training for 3rd Marine Expeditionary Corps. Munitions are stored at
the adjacent Henoko Ammunition Depot, which is only partly underground. It isbelieved that there are, or have been, facilities for the storage of nuclear and chemical
weapons here.

‫ ۍ‬Henoko (the “Save Life Society” and the Henoko Tent Protest Village)
In 1997 it was announced that the Futenma base would be replaced by a base on
reclaimed land near the coast at Henoko in Nago. In response to this, the “Save Life
Society” made up of local residents and other groups have organized resistance here,
asserting that construction of the base was rejected in a local referendum and fighting
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Takae is a small village with a population of about 160. In areas surrounding the village,
construction has begun on 6 helipads. A US military jungle training center was alreadyadjacent to the village, and with the construction of the helipads it is almost as if thevillage itself has been completely swallowed up by the training center. Militaryhelicopters continually fly at low altitudes over the village.
Residents believe that life will become worse if there are more helicopter flights andcompletely impossible if the new Osprey fighters are also allowed there. In July 2011, a
sit-in began at the entrance of the plant construction site in order that construction
might be stopped and local residents allowed to “live normal lives in their own homes”
A History of Inequality – military bases and the US-Japan Security
TreatyA post-war history of Okinawa

1945
The Nimitz Proclamation No. 1. Establishment of military government and division ofadministration south of latitude 30 degrees
1947
“The Emperor of Japan’s Opinion Concerning the Future of the Ryuku Islands” iscommunicated to the US.
1948
The “B yen” currency established1949
Long-term US occupation of Okinawa fixed. The construction of military bases begins inearnest1950
US military government changes its name to the United States Civil Administration of the
Ryukyu Islands. The Korean War begins
1951
Peace Treaty and Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States andJapan signed
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1952
Under the Treaty of San Francisco, Okinawa is placed under American rule.
United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands (USCAR) is established and theTreaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan comes into
effect.
1953
The “Land Acquisition Procedure” is issued and the compulsory acquisition of land begins.
1954
The Ryukyu Legislature is established. The “Four Principles of Land Protection” announced.
1955
Forced requisition of Isahama. The “Yumi-chan” incident.
1956
Announcement of the “Price Recommendations” Resistance to the “Recommendations” breaks
out throughout the islands. The population reaches 800,000.
1957
USCAR issues the “United States of America Land-Expropriation Ordinance”. System of “HighCommissioners” established.
1958“B yen” replaced by the US dollar as currency
1959
US military aircraft crashes into Miyamoto Elementary School, Ishikawa City (17 killed, 121
injured)1960
Council for the Reversion of Okinawa Prefecture to the Fatherland formed. America declares
indefinite occupation. President Eisenhower visits Okinawa.
1962“Declaration for Colonial Liberation” passed unanimously by the Ryukyu Legislature.
1963
Junior high school student, Hideo Kokuba hit and killed by a truck driven by a US soldier.
High Commissioner Caraway announces his view of the “Myth of Okinawan Autonomy.”
1964
Tokyo Olympics held1965
A trailer falls from a US military aircraft on to a house in the village of Yomitan, killing ayoung girl. Prime Minister Sato visits Okinawa. The US begins bombing of North Vietnam.
1966
Notice of new requisition of land in Gushikawanbu
1967
Demonstrations forcibly prevent deliberation of the “Twin Education Bills”. B52 bombers aresent to Kadena Base.

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1968
Progressive Chobyo Yara wins the first popular election. B52 bomber crashes.
1969
Okinawa-wide demonstrations to call for the instant withdrawal of poison gas weaponry fromthe islands. Sato and Nixon agree on the reversion of Okinawa in 1972.
1970
First wave of strikes begin on all bases. Anti-US demonstrations at Koza
1971
Rally held to protest against the Reversion Treaty. Poison gas relocated. General strike held inprotest against the reversion treaty and calling for complete reversion
1972
On 15th May, Okinawa reverts to Japan. Rally held to protest the details of the reversion.
The currency in Okinawa returns to the yen from the US dollar. Most bases continued to be
used as before (under the “Public Land Provisional Use Law”).

Reversion to Japan and Okinawa under the Security Treaty
1973
The US army closes highway 104 for military exercises using live ammunition. Opposition to
the Okinawa CTS (Central Terminal Station including oil storage tanks and refineries) begins.
1974
An unexploded bomb goes off at St. Matthew’s church in the Oroku district of Okinawa City. 38
are dead and injured, including children. A local youth is shot by US soldiers at Iejima. The
Larocque proclamation makes it clear that nuclear weapons had been kept on US bases in
Okinawa.
1975
The Ocean Expo is held. US troops leave Vietnam
1976
Anti-war landlords file a suit against the “Public Land Provisional Use Law”
1978
Traffic in Okinawa reverts to driving on the left hand side of the road (law 730)
1979
Highway 104 is closed for military exercises using live ammunition (for the 23rd time)
1980
US nuclear submarines enter White Beach port (used by the US navy). Budgets begin to be
produced which have a bias towards the US military.
1981
Meeting of reform mayors. Rejection of recruitment activities for the Self Defence Force. Filingfor the rejection of land use by the US military where contracts are not in place.
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1982
Claims against noise at Kadena base. Japanese History Textbook Problem (with the removal ofreferences to civilian murders) The Hitotsubo Anti-War Landlords group established.
1983
Okinawa “Film 1 Feet” set up to provide a record of the Battle of Okinawa. Collection of humanremains begins under the auspices of the Ministry of Welfare
1984
The US Green Berets return to Okinawa.
1985
A large US army truck strikes a house in Kin
1986
Public proceedings begin on the enforced 20 year use of land without contract.
1987
Clashes between US military and local residents over the construction of Harrier Base. US
Military residential area at Makiminato returned. Kadena Base surrounded by protesters.
Autumn National Sports Festival held in Okinawa. Japanese flag burning incident.
1988
B52 bombers arrive from US bases in Guam. Special court opened to rule on the Ienaga
textbook. Parachute training carried out at Yomitan Airfield. US Military conduct exercises at
Fukuchi Dam.
1989
Emperor Showa dies. Harrier training base established at Iejima
1990
Prefectural Assembly rejects proposals to abolish Remembrance Day. Self Defence Forceanti-P3C submarines deployed.
1991
Gulf War breaks out. Exercises using live ammunition take place at the urban training area ofCamp Hansen.
1992
To mark the reversion of Okinawa to Japan, Shuri castle is reconstructed.
1993
National Arbor Day held at Itoman.
1994
Ruling on noise pollution at Kadena. Kadena F15 fighter crashes. Large military CH48
helicopter crashes at Futenma. Chief of Japanese Defense Agency announces policy of
coexistence and co-prosperity with bases.
1995
Unveiling of the Cornerstone of Peace memorial. Protests against the rape of a young girl by a
US soldier. Governor Ota refuses to sign military contracts as proxy for anti-war landlords as
sanctioned by the government.
1996
US and Japan announce SACO agreement. Agreed that Futenma will return to Japan in its
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entirety.
1997
Japanese government announces proposal to move Futenma base to reclaimed land at Henoko,
Nago, thus evading the problem of removing the base from Okinawa. Nago residents voteagainst this.
2001
Friday Meetings begin outside the US Consulate. The September 11th terrorist attacks occur.
2003
The Iraq War begins.
2004
Marine investigations at Henoko stopped. CH53 helicopter from Futenma Base crashes into
Okinawa International University.
2005
Foothold for Naha Defense Bureau Marine Investigation rejected. Interim report on US
military reorganization. Henoko Coast Plan announced.
2006
Election of a mayor of Nago who is opposed to the Henoko Coast Plan. Agreement on “V”
shaped runways
2008
Candidates calling for the relocation of bases outside Okinawa win in House of Representatives
elections. “Military orders” deleted in the textbook problem.
2010
Mayor opposed to the building of a new base at Henoko elected in Inamine. Governor Nakaima,
who supports the removal of bases from Okinawa, is re-elected.
2012
In spite of universal opposition in Okinawa from the Governor down, Ospreys are deployed at
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《Program Itinerary of the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference 2013》
April 16 (Tue.) to 22 (Mon.), 2013㼍㼒㼠㼑㼞㼚㼛㼛㼚㼑㼢㼑㼚㼕㼚㼓

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CO-CONVENOR		The Most Revd. Paul Keun Sang KIM
Primate of The Anglican Church of KOREA
김근상 ( 主教 金 根祥 ) 주교				
The Most Revd Nathaniel M. UEMATSU
Bishop of Hokkaido Diocese, Primate of NSKK主教 植松 誠				LECTURER		
The Most Revd Katharine JEFFERTS SCHORI

Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church

Prof. C. Douglas LUMMIS
Writer, former Professor at Tsuda College
ダクラス ラミス			Rev. Shigo NAITO
Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church
牧師 内藤新吾
			
Rt Revd David Shoji TANI
Retired Bihop of Okinawa, NSKK主教 谷 昌二								
CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
Alexander BAUMGARTEN

Director of Government Relations, USA

So Eun CHOI
Layman of the Seoul Cathedral, KOREA
최소은 ( 崔 素銀 )				
Myung Sook CHOI
최명숙 ( 崔 明淑 )Chairwoman of the Association of Supporters for Myanmar,
KOREA

Revd David COPLEY

Global Partnership Team Leader, USA

The Revd John DEANE

Executive Director of ABM, AUSTRALIA

Neva Rae FOX

Public Affaires Officer, USA

Bradley HOWARD

USA

Revd Francisco Masayuki IINO
司祭 飯野正行

Peace and Justice Committee of Hokkaido Diocese, NSKK

Revd Peter Akira IWAKI
Peace and Justice Committee of NSKK
司祭 岩城 聰				
Sook Kyeung JEONG
Member of GFS, KOREA
정숙경 ( 丁 淑鏡 ) 				Kee JUN
Member of the Board of Directors of TOPIK, KOREA
전기 ( 全 騎 )			Revd. Abraham Gwang Joon KIM
General Secretary of Provincial Office, KOREA
김광준 ( 司祭 金 光俊 ) 사제				79
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Jung Hee KIM
Director of Department of Social & Missionary Work, KOREA
김정희 ( 金 正熙 )			Deacon Issac Keyong Moon KIM
김경문 ( 執事 金 勍汶 ) 부제

Honorary Deacon, Member of the Board of Directors of 		
TOPIK, KOREA

Tack Hee KIM
김택희 ( 金 澤姬 )Member of the Board of Directors of TOPIK, KOREA

Revd Augustine Naoaki KOBAYASHI
Peace and Justice Committee of Kobe Diocese, NSKK
司祭 小林尚明				
The Rev. Aidan KOH

Convenor of EAM, USA

Dong Im KWAK
Editorial staff of the Sung Kong Hoe Newspaper, KOREA
곽동임 ( 郭 東任 )			Revd. Francis Joo Yup LEE
Chaplain of Sung Kong Hoe University, KOREA
이주엽 ( 司祭 李 柱燁 ) 사제 				Revd Chan Hee LEE
Peace and Justice Committee of Tohoku Diocese, NSKK
司祭 李 賛熙			
Revd. Gabriel Dae Sung LEE
이대성 ( 司祭 李 大晟 ) 사제

Program Secretary of Ecumenical Relations and 			Administrator of TOPIK, KOREA

Revd. Augustine Jeong Ku LEE
President of Sung Kong Hoe University, KOREA
이정구 ( 司祭 李 定九 ) 사제				
Kyong Soo LEE이경수 ( 李 京洙 )Priest Warden of the Seoul Cathedral, KOREA

Catechist John Sang Hun LEE
Assistant Administrator of TOPIK, KOREA
이상훈 ( 伝道師 李祥焄 ) 전도사				
Revd. Michael Yun Ho LEE이윤호 ( 司祭 李 潤虎 ) 사제

Director of Haeundae Self-Help Promotion Center, Busan 		
Diocese, KOREA

The Most Revd Edward Pacyaya MALECDAN

Primate of the The Episcopal Church of the PHILIPPINES

Dr. Andrea Mary MANN

Global Relations Coordinator, CANADA

Very Rev. James McCASKILLl

Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, USA

Rt Revd Laurence Yutaka MINABE
Bishop of Yokohama Diocese, NSKK主教 三鍋 裕				
Revd Raphael Hitoshi MIYAZAKI
司祭 宮崎 仁Peace and Justice Committee of Yokohama Diocese, NSKKJu Taek MOON
문주택 ( 文 周澤 )Ex-Chairwoman of Mother’s Society of Busan Diocese, KOREA			

V. Rev'd Dr. Paul MOONEY

Dean, IRELAND

Rt Revd Andrew Yutaka NAKAMURA
主教 中村 豊Bishop of Kobe Diocese, NSKK

Canon Peter C. NG

Partnership Officer for Asia and the Pacific, USA

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Rt Revd Samuel Osamu OHNISHI
Bishop of Osaka Diocese, NSKK				主教 大西 修			
Ordinands Cecilia Sayoko OOKA
Peace and Justice Committee of NSKK
聖職候補生 大岡左代子				
Rachel PARRY
Programme Manager of Asia, Us (former USPG)The Revd Fr Rex RB. REYES, Jr.

General Secretary of NCCP, PHILIPPINES

Rev. Canon Dr. Charles ROBERTSON

Canon to the Presiding Bishop, USA

Revd Andrew Hideki SAITO
Peace and Justice Committee of Kitakanto Diocese, NSKK
司祭 斎藤英樹				
Rt Revd Peter Ichiro SHIBUSAWA
主教 渋澤一郎

Bishop of Chubu Diocese, Peace and Justice Committee of
NSKK

Revd. James Park Sung SOON
General Secretary of Seoul Diocese, KOREA
박성순 ( 司祭 朴 晟淳 ) 사제				
Mary Eiko TAKAGIPeace and Justice Committee of NSKK高木栄子				Revd Peter Kotaro TAKARA
Peace and Justice Committee of Okinawa Diocese, NSKK
司祭 高良孝太郎			Mana TERAMOTO
Peace and Justice Committee of Kyoto Diocese, NSKK
寺本眞名				Revd. Stephen Si Kyung YOO
Sub Dean of Seoul Cathedral, KOREA
유시경 ( 司祭 柳 時京 ) 사제				
Revd Catherine Hiroko YOSHIOKA
Peace and Justice Committee of Kyushu Diocese, NSKK
司祭 吉岡容子							PREPARATION COMMITTEE			
Rt Revd Andrew Yoshimichi OHATA
主教 大畑喜道Bishop of Tokyo Diocese, Chair of the Preparation Committee,
NSKK

Revd John Makito AIZAWA
General Secretary of NSKK
司祭 相沢牧人				
Christine Kei IKEZUMI
Peace and Justice Committee of Chubu Diocese, NSKK
池住 圭			Revd Andrew Haruhisa ISO
NSKK
司祭 磯 晴久				
Revd Ignacio Yoonsic JUNG
NSKK
司祭 丁 胤植				
Revd Barnabas Yoshihiko MAEDA
Peace and Justice Committee of Tokyo Diocese, NSKK
司祭 前田良彦		
Rt Revd Luke Kenichi MUTO
Bishop of Kyushu Diocese, NSKK主教 武藤謙一				
Revd Timothy Kiyoshi NOMURA
NSKK司祭 野村 潔				
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Revd David Eisho UEHARA
NSKK
司祭 上原榮正				
Revd Jesse Shinichi YAHAGISecretary, Mission and Ministry of NSKK
司祭 矢萩新一				
INTERPRETER				
Elizabeth Hiroko BAKER
ベーカー博子(English)				Simon CLAY
サイモン・クレイ(English)				
Revd Patrick Yong KANG
司祭 姜 勇求(Korean)				
Revd Fides Sunhee KIM
司祭 金 善姫(Korean)				
Revd Isaiah Jeong-Soo KIM
司祭 金 汀洙(Korean)
Revd Benedict Yongdoh KOH
司祭 高 英敦(Korean)				
Deacon Paul Michinori MANO
執事 真野玄範(English)				
Revd Steven Jihwoong TAHK
司祭 卓 志雄(Korean)			
Chikako TSUKADA
塚田央子(English)
					
				
STEWARD				
Anna Tomie KANEKO

金子登美江

Yuki KAYAMA

香山由希

Andrew Kensaku MATSUYAMA

松山健作

Luke Takeyuki YANAGIHARA

柳原健之

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Meeting Report for The 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference
Nippon Sei Ko Kai
65 Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-0805 JAPAN
1st August. 2013