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Religious leaders want 'peace clause' kept in Japan's constitution

Tue, 2009-12-08 05:54 — Robyn

SEOUL: Asian religious leaders have pledged to continue supporting retention of the article in Japan's constitution that prohibits the country from building up its military forces or going to war.

"Many people from different religions appreciate the value of Article 9," said Auxiliary Bishop Michael Matsuura Goro of Osaka, president of the Japan Catholic Council for Justice and Peace.

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