"This Yahoo group is the result of a grassroots groundswell that began at the 2005 Presbyterian Peacemaking Conference at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico. Over 50 people came together to begin to organize as advocates for humane treatment of prisoners captured and held by the United States and our allies since the 9/11 attacks. We are motivated by love of God and our country, and by concern for captive and captors alike. To this end, we have decided to work, study and pray together and to take such action as we deem necessary to promote peace, justice and compassion. All who wish to join us are welcome. It is important to note that, while those who initiate this conversation are Presbyterian, motivated by the traditions and statements of our church, including the 2005 General Assembly Statement Against Torture and Abuse, we do not speak for the church."