It's a start, a tiny first step:
Pope Calls On Arms Dealers To Examine Their Consciences
Vatican City (AFP) June 16, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI issued an appeal Monday for arms dealers to think of the victims of their lucrative trade, especially in Africa, as he welcomed Cameroon's new ambassador to the Vatican.
"I call on all those people implicated in the sale, or the trafficking, of arms, with its often very lucrative profits, to ask themselves about what their behaviour begets," the pontiff said whilst welcoming Ambassador Antoine Zanga to his post.
He called on the countries of central Africa to face down various conflicts "in which the innocent population, with the Church itself, are often unfortunately the victims."
The pope recalled the many religious victims of violence in the continent, including the slain Bishop Yves Plumey, murdered in 1991.
He also expressed concern for Cameroon's current economic plight, but added that there were "internal factors which could influence growth."
"Every nation must seek economic and social stability, in accordance with its own means and institutions," the pontiff said.
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...Even Jesus would never
Forgive what you do
Let me ask you one question
Is your money that good
Will it buy you forgiveness
Do you think that it could
I think you will find
When your death takes its toll
All the money you made
Will never buy back your soul...
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