From Quaker faith and practice:

31. We are called to live `in the virtue of that life and power that takes away the occasion of all wars'. Do you faithfully maintain our testimony that war and the preparation for war are inconsistent with the spirit of Christ? Search out whatever in your own way of life may contain the seeds of war. Stand firm in our testimony, even when others commit or prepare to commit acts of violence, yet always remember that they too are children of God.

33. Are you alert to practices here and throughout the world which discriminate against people on the basis of who or what they are or because of their beliefs? Bear witness to the humanity of all people, including those who break society's conventions or its laws. Try to discern new growing points in social and economic life. Seek to understand the causes of injustice, social unrest and fear. Are you working to bring about a just and compassionate society which allows everyone to develop their capacities and fosters the desire to serve?

34. Remember your responsibilities as a citizen for the conduct of local, national, and international affairs. Do not shrink from the time and effort your involvement may demand.

From Northern Friends Peace Board

Racism

• Are you aware of far-right groups active in your area? What can you do to find out? What are you doing to promote a better understanding of the needs of all parts of your community? Can you work with community groups, faith groups, political parties, work colleagues, through letters to the press etc., to promote a positive vision of communities working and living together and to challenge material that encourages fear, misunderstanding and racism? 
  
  
• If asylum seekers and refugees are the focus of critical comment, what can you do to build bridges with those in need of support and friendship and to correct misperceptions?
  
  
• Is racism apparent in the institutions of you local or national authority, overtly or as institutional racism? What steps need to be taken to address this?

What specific measures would you support to help forward the Scottish Executive's concern to eliminate sectarian behaviour?

• Are we supporting the development of a culture of peace in our communities, particularly in the light of the current global crises and their affects on diverse communities in England, Scotland and Wales?
  
  
• What contribution might be made through our education systems to building a culture of peace? Are your political representatives or candidates aware of the UN international decade for a culture of peace and of its potential for encouraging a wider awareness of non-violent ways of handling conflict? How can we make sure they remain so, and act on it?

In Scotland, in what ways do you think the Scottish Executive's anti-bullying agency could be more fully supported?

Arms and military

• Does your community have a significant arms manufacturer in its area? To what extent does your parliament or local authority support this? What, if any, role does it play in sponsorship of local services? What efforts might be made to support economic developments that contribute to peace, justice and sustainability? 
  
  
• Are there military establishments or weapons-testing ranges in your area? Is their operation conducive to the well-being of the community, to the environment and to public safety? What opportunities exist for young people that might give them a sense of excitement and of pride in serving their community without the need to engage in military service?

Resources and the environment

• The limited resources of this earth need to be used wisely, if resource conflicts and environmental damage are to be avoided. To what degree does your parliament or local authority support a transport policy that encourages reduced dependence on fossil fuels? What other steps do and could they take towards encouraging a wise use of resources, recycling and energy efficiency, at home and in the work place?