2010 Declaration of Faith for Life and Peace

2010 is a remarkable year. It is the 100th anniversary of Kyongsul, the year of national shame when Japan annexed the Korean peninsula in 1910; the 60th anniversary of the national tragedy of the Korean War; the 50th anniversary of the April 19th Revolution and the 30th anniversary of the May 18th Gwangju Democratic Movement, both marking people s victories in the fight for democracy; and finally the 10th anniversary of the June 15th North-South Joint Declaration, a critical turning point in inter-Korean relations. Accordingly, what lies before us is the task of realizing a new revitalization based on the wisdom we have collected from the critical junctures of our history. On this Easter day in the year 2010, as Korean Christians who believe in the Cross and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we declare a faith that seeks life and peace for the church, the people, and the world.