Category Archives: Speeches

Supporting Syria – an address by Father Dave

Posted on August 6, 2014 by fatherdave

An address given at the Imam Husain Islamic Centre on July 25th, 2014 It is hard to know how to talk about Syria as there are really two entirely different and competing narratives about Syria, and how you understand the … Continue reading →

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Mairead Maguire pleads for Syria

Posted on January 29, 2014 by fatherdave

The following remarks were made by Nobel peace laureate, Mairead Maguire, at the “Women Lead to Peace summit for Syria” in Montreux, Switzerland, which was held between January 20th and 22nd, 2014.  Dear friends, The people of Syria are crying out for peace … Continue reading →

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The Patriarch prays for the success of Geneva II

Posted on January 20, 2014 by fatherdave

What follows is the statement given by the Melkite Patriarch of Lebanon and Syria – His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III – on the eve of the Geneva 2 Conference. The Patriarch is (amongst other things) Mother Agnes’ boss. On the … Continue reading →

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Why I am reconsidering destroying Syria – a draft speech by Barack Obama

Posted on September 11, 2013 by fatherdave

Thank you to Barbara Weir for this gorgeous piece of satire. 🙂 www.deliberation.info…… The following, which was delivered to me by a confidential source, is an apparent draft of a speech to be delivered by U.S. President Barack Obama to … Continue reading →

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Pope calls for fasting and prayer for Syria!

Posted on September 3, 2013 by fatherdave

This is a Vatican translation of the Pope’s address, given in St. Peter’s Square on September 1st, 2013. If only more church leaders would follow his example! www.zenit.org…… Dear Brothers and Sisters, Hello! Today, dear brothers and sisters, I wish … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul tells Obama to get his hands off Syria!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

I am not an unqualified supporter of Ron Paul but when it comes to US foreign policy he tells it like it is! Mind you, Paul is guarded in his criticism of Israel and he gives scant attention to what … Continue reading →

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Mother Agnes of Homs responds to the UN report on Syria

Posted on June 17, 2013 by fatherdave

The following speech was given by Mother Agnes Mariam to a side event of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Friday 7 June.  Her report is a response to that of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian … Continue reading →

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Hands Off Syria

Posted on June 16, 2013 by fatherdave

Our hearts bleed for the people of Syria. Our hearts bleed for the people of Syria – for the real people of Syria, and not just for the images of Syria that are handed to us by the media. What … Continue reading →

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