Erie, PA Billboards Ask God to Bless "Whole World"

August 22, 2003

Source: Religion News Service

http://www.religionnews.com/press02/PR082203.html

On August 22, 2003 the Religion News Service posted a press release about a "grassroots" peace effort in Erie, PA that is sponsoring billboards reading, "God Bless the World World." The press release stated, "The impetus for this project emerged from the sponsoring Erie Peace and Justice Center's desire to build tolerance after 9/11. The Center believes that asking God’s blessings on all people is the cornerstone of world peace. The sponsors are an area grassroots group of people, united by a shared desire to heighten peace and harmony in the community."