Demilitarization Is Our Future Webinar
Join the 2nd North American–Japanese Churches Forum on De-Militarization for a timely conversation on faith, peace, and alternatives to war in a world of relentless military expansion. Featuring perspectives from Costa Rica and Japan, this webinar will explore bold proposals for peace beyond force, grounded in theology, lived experience, and global solidarity. Speakers Jonathan Pimentel Chacón and Takuya Iizuka will offer reflections followed by discussion. All are welcome.
Webinar: The 2nd North American – Japanese Churches Forum on De-Militarization
Proposals from Costa Rica and Japan to a World of Relentless Military Expansion
DATE & TIME
Tuesday, February 3
8:00–9:30 PM (U.S. Eastern Time)
Wednesday, February 4
10:00–11:30 AM (Japan/Korea)
FORMAT
Online Webinar (Zoom)
SPEAKERS
(Speakers will be followed by discussion)
From Costa Rica
Jonathan Pimentel Chacón
“Is there something else beyond war?”
Professor of Theology
Ecumenical School for Religious Studies
National University of Costa Rica
From Japan
Takuya Iizuka
“Peace without force”
Chair, Committee on Peace and Reconciliation in East Asia
National Christian Council in Japan
JOIN THE WEBINAR
Zoom Link:
https://x.gd/pxHE9
Meeting ID: 862 3107 5280
Passcode: 487699
CO-ORGANIZED BY
The De-Militarization Forum Executive Committee
West Chugoku District
United Church of Christ in Japan